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BCWS
— budgeted cost for work scheduled
I/W
— in work
LSPPS
— Logistics Support Plan for Preoperational Support
OPS
— Operations
E&L
— engineering and lab
DD/HH:MM:SS
— Day/Hour:Minute:Second
LAN
— Local Area Network
AU
— Accounting Unit
USA
— United States of America
CMCS
— Centralized Maintenance Computer System
US
— United States of America
H2O2
— Hydrogen Peroxide
FSCM
— Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers (replaced by CAGE code)
DELOG
— design engineering logistics
I&ES
— information and electronics system
FLSA
— Fair Labor Standards Act
I/OC
— input/output controller
K-LOAD
— constant load
ROM
— Read-Only Memory
BRDF
— Bidirectional Reflectance Distribution Function
CAD-OPS
— computer-aided design costing for operations
A&COTA
— Assembly and Checkout Technical Analysis
POC
— Point Of Contact
C&CS
— command and control subsystem
B-L
— bill of lading
ASAP
— As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
CCTV
— Closed-circuit television
I/OU
— input/output unit
JAEL
— JSC Avionics Engineering Laboratory
E/OCM
— electromagnetic/optical countermeasure
ANSI
— American National Standards Institute, Inc.
C/SSR
— Cost/Schedule Status Report
FTE
— Full Time Equivalent
A&TA
— Assembly and Test Area
LIFO
— Last In, First Out
H/B
— hyperbaric
TIM
— Technical Interchange Meeting
ISAR
— Inverse Synthetic-Aperture Radar
J-BOX
— Junction Box
DR
— Discrepancy Report
K-DODM
— KSC DOD Plan/Requirement
A&RC
— Application and Resource Control
A
— Ampere
LED
— Light-Emitting Diode
C/SR
— cost/schedule report
MA&T
— Manufacturing Assembly And Test
C&TSS
— Communication and Tracking Subsystem
I/U
— instrumentation unit
LAMOD
— laser optical motion detector
A&SS
— alignment and stabilization subsystem
B/V
— Bleed Valve
F&IE
— Facilities And Industrial Engineering
ISO
— International Organization for Standardization
K-APM
— KSC Automated Payloads Plan/Requirement
C-BARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
IP
— Internet Protocol
K-DPPS
— KSC DOD Payloads Project Specification
AADSF
— Advanced Automated Directional Solidification Furnace
G&N
— Guidance and Navigation
C/S/P
— cost/schedule/performance
C-DEL
— complete delivery
K-CITEM
— KSC CITE Plan/Requirement
K-MMSEN
— KSC MMSE Notice
K-DPN
— KSC DOD Payloads Notice
K-MMSEM
— KSC MMSE Plan/Requirement
K-DPM
— KSC DOD Payloads Plan/Requirement
C&DSS
— communication and data subsystem
LLL
— Limited-Life List
K-APN
— KSC Automated Payloads Notice
ISP
— Internet Service Provider
K-MMSEPS
— KSC MMSE Project Specification
I/OMI
— integration, operations, and maintenance instruction
CO2
— Carbon Dioxide
M&RF
— Maintenance And Refurbishing Facility
CBC
— Complete Blood Count
K-IUSM
— KSC IUS Plan/Requirement
CY
— Calendar Year
K-APPS
— KSC Automated Payloads Project Specification
DA&E
— Data Analysis and Evaluation
MOU
— Memorandum of Understanding (an MOU between Food & Drug Administratin and a regulatory agency in another country allows mutual recognition of inspections)
H/SIR
— hardware and software integration review
AA
— Affirmative Action
DA&D
— Data Acquisition and Distribution
C-RFE
— C-band RF electronics
E/B
— equipment bay
K-IUSPS
— KSC IUS Project Specification
K-SLPS
— KSC Spacelab Project Specification
CDR
— Critical Design Review
C/SCS
— Cost/Schedule Control System
G/N
— general notes
CCB
— Change Control Board
EST
— Eastern Standard Time
F&P
— fluids and propulsion
K-SSS
— KSC Shuttle Project Station Set Specification
WBS
— Work Breakdown Structure
C/DPM
— cost/design performance management
K-SPN
— KSC Shuttle Project Notice
D&PA
— design and product assurance
K-SLN
— KSC Spacelab Notice
K-SM
— KSC Shuttle Management Document
AADEW
— attack assessment for directed-energy weapon
CEO
— Chief Executive Officer
BTU
— British Thermal Unit
K-SPS
— KSC Shuttle Project Specification
I/OB
— input/output bus
K-SLM
— KSC Spacelab Plan/Requirement
L-RFE
— L-band RF electronics
MA&P
— Maintenance Analysis And Planning
EAP
— Employee Assistance Program
FA<
— first approach and landing test
I/FU
— interface unit
MCRDF
— mission configuration requirements data file
D*
— normalized detectivity
L&LS
— launch and landing site
J-T
— Joule-Thompson
I&C/O
— installation and checkout
I/OT
— input/output test
CAALIS
— computer-aided assembly-line inspection system
CLIN
— Contract Line Item Number
SME
— Subject Matter Expert
J-FACT
— joint flight acceptance composite test
G/AIT
— ground/airborne IGS terminal
GA&CS
— Ground Acquisition and Command Station
G&CI
— guidance and control integration
AIAA
— American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc.
DEC
— Digital Equipment Corporation
M/PHE
— material or personnel handling equipment
AACPSM
— actual average cost per successful mission
MA&SE
— mission analysis and system engineering
E&DSG
— Electro-Optical and Data Systems Group
SSI
— Server Side Include
MADCS
— modular attitude determination and control system
J-CLOT
— joint closed-loop operations test
G&CEP
— guidance and control equipment performance
G-II
— Gulfstream II
LANDSAT-7
— Land Remote Sensing Satellite
ARPA
— Advanced Research Projects Agency (made early internet)
FY
— Fiscal Year
ASA
— American Standards Association
I/OP
— inboard/outboard profile
AHRS
— Attitude Heading Reference System
LANI5
— lanthanum pentanickel
DAMMPS
— damping and metal matrix for precision structure
M-M-L-S
— Model-Modes-Loads-Stresses
M/LR
— Maintenance Loop Recorder
ASME
— American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ADP
— Automated Data Processing
TBD
— To Be Determined
AVO
— avoid verbal orders
PCB
— printed circuit board
CCB
— Configuration Control Board
DARPA
— Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (US)
DANASAT
— direct-ascent nuclear ASAT
CA
— California
CBO
— Congressional Budget Office
CD
— Compact Disc
DARPA/LL
— DARPA Lincoln Laboratory
ESA
— European Space Agency
IBM
— International Business Machines Corporation
ATA
— Area Transportation Authority
CDRL
— Contract Data Requirements List
QA
— Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
NSF
— National Sanitation Foundation
BBS
— Bulletin Board System
DOT
— Department of Transport
SDD
— Software Design Document
EOF
— End Of File
HVAC
— Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
JIT
— Just in time
HMO
— Health Maintenance Organization
PD
— Position Description
AGC
— Automatic Gain Control
M&O
— Maintenance and Operations
MORT
— management oversight and risk tree
AM
— Amplitude Modulation
CAE
— Computer-Aided Engineering
FAR
— Federal Acquisition Regulation
SAR
— Search And Rescue
DES
— Data Encryption Standard
GNP
— gross national product (economics)
ICAO
— International Civil Aviation Organization
AGL
— Above Ground Level
AS/RS
— automated storage and retrieval system
AK
— Alaska
ASL
— Above Sea Level
STD
— Standard
ABRES
— antiballistic reentry system
ASM
— American Society for Metals International
BOD
— Board of Directors (Budget)
CBT
— Computer Based Training
EDM
— Engineering Development Model
CONUS
— Continental United States (48 Contiguous States and DC)
ATC
— Air traffic control
ECN
— Engineering Change Notice
ACM
— Association for Computing Machinery
SIC
— Standard Industrial Classification (Code)
DRAM
— Dynamic Random Access Memory (dee-ram) (computing)
ADC
— Air Data Computer
CFR
— Code of Federal Regulations
BP
— Blood Pressure
DOE
— United States Department of Energy (government)
AOP
— Annual Operating Plan
GSA
— U.S. General Services Administration
JOA
— joint operating agreement
MHZ
— Megahertz (Megacycles Per Second)
ACWP
— actual cost for work performed
BOD
— Beneficial Occupancy Date
ACRS
— Accelerated Cost Recovery System (finance)
MD
— Maryland
CAR
— Corrective Action Request
ESOW
— Engineering Statement of Work
A&PS
— Administration and Program Support
A/S
— Airspeed
ITU
— International Telecommunication Union
IDG
— Integrated Drive Generator
LNG
— Liquefied Natural Gas
MB
— Megabyte
MOPA
— Master Oscillator Power Amplifier
CH4
— Methane, Natural Gas
ACO
— Administrative Contracting Officer
BOM
— Bill of Material
AP&P
— advanced plans and programs
PM
— Program Manager
HQ
— Headquarters (HDQ Preferred)
DOS
— Disk Operating System
FRAGNET
— Fragmented Network
NPD
— NASA Procedural Directive
HZ
— cycles per second (hertz)
BP
— Boiling Point
CASB
— Cost Accounting Standards Board
BAFO
— Best and Final Offer
APU
— Auxiliary Power Unit
AST
— Arabic Standard Time
PLC
— Programmable Logic Control
IDL
— Indentured Drawing List
FORTRAN
— FORmula TRANslation (a computer language)
ERISA
— Employee Retirement Income Security Act
IAW
— In Accordance With
ALC
— Air Logistics Center
DBA
— Data Base Administrator
AFCS
— Automatic Flight Control System
AMRO
— AMR operations
A
— Analog
PCB
— Polychlorinated Biphenyls
ADPE
— Automatic Data Processing Equipment
AT&T
— American Telephone & Telegraph
LOL
— Limit of Liability
FICA
— Federal Insurance Contribution Act
ACL
— Access Control List
DITMO
— development, integration, test, and mission operations
CAS
— Configuration Accounting System
GAO
— Government Accountability Office [formerly the General Accounting Office]
ADC
— Aerospace Defense Command
DFD
— Data Flow Diagram
VHF
— Very High Frequency
JAXA
— Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
CCM
— counter-countermeasure
GYM
— General José María Yáñez International Airport, Guaymas, Mexico
AWG
— American Wire Gauge
DBM
— Data Base Management
GIF
— Graphic Interchange Format
CCSDS
— Consultative/Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems
BM
— Branch Manager
FRJD
— Forward Reaction Jet Driver
FM
— frequency modulation
CICA
— Competition in Contracting Act (1984)
MIL
— Military
COCOMO
— COnstructive COst MOdel
MBO
— Management by Objective
KB
— Keyboard
ALC
— Automatic Level Control
COI
— Conflict Of Interest
CASE
— computer-automated software engineering
AF
— Air Force
ASCE
— l'American Society of Civil Engineers
GERT
— graphical evaluation and review technique
KBS
— Knowledge-Based System
LOS
— Line Of Sight
GPO
— Government Printing Office
ISS
— International Space Station
BWG
— Birmingham Wire Gauge
AU
— Astronomical Unit
C
— Center
BAU
— Business As Usual
SDB
— Small Disadvantaged Business
DUNS
— Data Universal Numbering System
HW
— Hardware
AIIM
— Association for Information and Image Management International
CMA
— Configuration Management Accounting
IOC
— Initial Operational Capability
EQUIP
— Equipment
CHEM
— Chemistry
Y2K
— Year 2000
ATP
— Authority To Proceed
MIN
— Minute
DTE
— Data Terminal Equipment
GE
— General Electric American Communications Inc.
AFC
— Automatic Frequency Control
MIN
— Minimum
AIA
— Aircraft Industries Association
SCR
— Selective Catalytic Reduction
AI
— Artificial Intellegence
DMSP
— Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (U.S.)
EM
— Electromagnetic
CNC
— Computer Numerical Control
CAI
— Computer-Aided Instruction
CU
— Control Unit
CMD
— Command
MTBD
— Mean Time Between Demand
STS
— Space Transportation System
AEM
— Assembly and External Maintenance
BP
— bid and proposal
CM
— Configuration Management
ADS
— Astrophysics Data System
AISI
— American Iron and Steel Institute
LSAS
— Logistics Support Analysis Strategy
AICE
— American Institute of Chemical Engineers
ELINT
— Electronic Intelligence Satellite
DCAA
— (U.S.) Defense Contract Audit Agency
AES
— Auger Electron Spectroscopy
FDMA
— Frequency Division Multiple Access
CRC
— Contrôle de Redondance Cyclique (French: Cyclic Redundancy Check)
TV
— Television
CBARS
— classified baseline accounting and reporting system
AFSCN
— Air Force Satellite Control Network
EW
— Electronic Warfare
ASQC
— American Society for Quality Control's
MINW
— Master Interface Network
ACR
— Actual Cost Report
LRR
— Launch Readiness Review
DBCR
— Data Base Change Request
BAC
— Boeing Aerospace Company
CARS
— Configuration Accounting and Reporting System
APT
— automatic programmed tool
BW
— Bandwidth
CONOPS
— Concept of Operations
LWOP
— Leave Without Pay
ATS
— applications technology satellite
COBOL
— Common Business-Oriented Language
A/N
— Alphanumeric
IR
— Infrared
VPP
— Voluntary Protection Program
DR/MR
— discrepancy report/material review
LANL
— Los Alamos National Laboratory
CAP
— Cost Account Package (NASA)
AEC
— Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
CVAS
— Configuration Verification Accounting System
HWCI
— Hardware Configuration Item
ERB
— Engineering Review Board
IBEW
— International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
CDMS
— Command and Data Management System
FDDI
— Fiber Distributed Data Interface
E-MAIL
— Electronic Mail
BME
— Bench Maintenance Equipment
ARC
— Ames Research Center (NASA)
I/O
— Input/Output
IRS
— Interface Requirements Specification
ALMS
— Automated Logistics Management System
CMVAS
— configuration management verification accounting system
ATR
— Air Transport Rack
EGA
— Evolved Gas Analysis
GB
— Gigabyte
GMLCC
— Ground Mobile Launch Control Center
ASAP
— Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel
GAO
— Government Accounting Office
FORD
— Flight Operations Requirement Document
AGMA
— American Gear Manufacturer's Association
FMCS
— Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
MECAS
— mission equipment configuration accounting system
VTC
— Video Teleconference
APL
— Average Picture Level
CDMA
— Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
CESA
— Canadian Engineering Standards Association
ALV
— Advanced Logistics Vehicle
ATP
— Acceptance Test Procedure
AL
— Approach and Landing
ISAS
— Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (Japan)
EMF
— Electromotive Force
EMT
— Electrical Metallic Tubing
AIEE
— American Institute of Electrical Engineers
RFS
— Request For Service
APMSM
— assembly phase maintenance simulation model
ELF
— Extremely Low Frequency
ATS
— Advanced Technology Satellite
CN
— Change Notice
C
— Celsius
JPL
— Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology) (NASA)
AR
— As Required
FIFO
— first in/first out
BMB
— Base Maintenance Building
ECCM
— electronic counter-countermeasures (electromagnetic spectrum)
LCC
— Life Cycle Cost
FUI
— Federal Unemployment Insurance
ERM
— Executive Review Meeting
AUC
— Average Unit Cost
JFAS
— Jet Fuel Accounting System
PIN
— Personal Identification Number
ADC
— Analog-Digital Converter
MOE
— Measure Of Effectiveness
AMU
— Astronaut Maneuvering Unit
MBAR
— Marshall Baseline Accounting and Reporting
EPROM
— Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
UPS
— Uninterruptible Power Supply
DMPI
— Desired Mean Point of Impact
CAD
— Computer-Aided Design
MIRS
— management information and reporting system
MGI
— Management Group Identifier
DAZE
— different-alpha zero-strain E
STTR
— Small Business Technology Transfer
DSP
— Digital Signal Processor
AIS
— Airborne Imaging Spectrometer
ACRIM
— Active Cavity Radiometer Irradiance Monitor (EOS)
CFD
— computational fluid dynamics
AFLC
— Air Force Logistics Command's
HR
— Hour
MACS
— Management and Control System
BITE
— Built-In Test Equipment
ASK
— amplitude shift keying
A&L
— Approach and Landing
A&P
— Attitude and Pointing
ALGOL
— Algorithmic Language
ADF
— Automatic Direction Finder
EDMS
— Electronic Data Management System
LSUR
— launch site utilization report
OSO
— Orbiting Solar Observatory
ACE
— Advanced Composition Explorer
LMT
— Logistics Management Transfer
ATF
— Advanced Tactical Fighter
AFM
— Air Force Manual
BP
— Blueprint
ECC
— Emergency Control Center
CCN
— Contract Change Notice
AP
— Access Panel
BMB
— Bench Maintenance Building
AFBMA
— Antifriction Bearing Manufacturing Association
EIM
— Engineering Information Management
COIL
— Chemical Oxygen-Iodine Laser
AFSAT
— Air Force Satellite
CR
— Change Request
GATT
— gate-assisted turnoff thyristor
LPE
— Liquid Phase Epitaxy
AAP
— Affirmative Action Program
CMTS
— Computerized Maintenance Test System
ACPM
— Attitude Control Propulsion Motor
AFB
— Air Force Base (USAF)
ADL
— Avionics Development Laboratory
APD
— Avalanche Photo Diode
VOL
— Volume
FAPE
— Florida Association of Professional Employees
IGOR
— Intercept Ground Optical Recorder
BDS-2
— booster phase detection system
ACP
— Airborne Command Post
A&CO
— activation and checkout
LOC
— Lines Of Code
JSC
— Johnson Space Center (Houston, TX)
M&C
— Maintenance And Checkout
NIS
— Network Information System
AOCS
— Attitude and Orbit Control System
A/C
— Aircraft
KE
— Kinetic Energy
ECCB
— Engineering Change Control Board
M&P
— Materials and Processes
AA
— Associate Administrator
ADC
— Air Defense Command
AGE
— Aerospace Ground Equipment
ARA
— Attitude Reference Assembly
MRE
— Material Review Engineering
BIT
— Built-In Test
AFALD
— Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division
ALS
— advanced logistics system
AFWAL
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratory
BOA
— Broad Ocean Area
EMRL
— Equipment Maintenance Requirements List
MBPS
— Megabytes Per Second
AIDS
— Airborne Integrated Data System
ALS
— Automatic Landing System
LR/LD
— Line Receiver/Line Driver
BFS
— Backup Flight Software
ID&D
— inspection damage and discrepancy
ACU
— Avionics Cooling Unit
EWO
— Engineering Work Order
DILSA
— distributed integrated logistics support analysis
AFO
— Announced Flight Opportunity
LSACN
— logistics support analysis control number
C3
— Command, Control, and Communications
RID
— Review Item Discrepancy
AFGL
— Air Force Geophysics Laboratory
AFC
— Automatic Flight Control
A&R
— Assembly and Recycle
CIL
— critical items list
ISMS
— Interactive Supply Management System
MS
— Management System
FLT
— Flight
DOS
— United States Department of State
DD&T
— design, development, and test
EIA
— Electrical Industries Association
A&R
— Automation and Robotics
J
— Joule
LOIS
— Logistics Information Simulator
ACS
— Attitude Control System
MIMR
— Monthly Integration Management Review
CCR
— Contract Change Record
EHF
— Extremely High Frequency
DNS
— Domain Name Server
AAE
— American Association of Engineers
CB
— Circuit Breaker
AOS
— Acquisition Of Signal
ABM
— Apogee Boost Motor
JOD
— Joint Occupancy Date
CALS
— Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support (CAALS)
ACE
— Attitude Control Electronics
MBM
— Magnetic Bubble Memory
MIO
— Management Integration Office
GHZ
— Gigahertz
MRDA
— Mission Requirements Definition and Analysis
GFE
— Government-Furnished Equipment
LRIP
— Low-Rate Initial Production
ISF
— Industrial Space Facility
LIU
— Line Interface Unit
FDK
— Flight Display Keyboard
ACAP
— Advanced Computer Airframe Program
LLT
— Long Lead Time
HNCO
— high-precision numerical-controlled oscillator
IF
— Intermediate Frequency
FR
— Frame Relay
COBE
— Cosmic Background Explorer Satellite (NASA)
DH
— Decision Height
AI
— Action Item
MTBCF
— Mean Time Between Critical Failures
AB
— Avionics Bay
PIO
— Public Information Office
HW/SW
— Hardware/Software
ASD
— Aeronautical Systems Division
AFT
— Atmospheric Flight Test
STP
— Space Test Program
EAC
— Estimate At Completion
MSFC
— Marshall Space Flight Center (Huntsville AL)
FCAP
— Flight Control Applications Program
LLC
— Logical Link Control
BFC
— Backup Flight Control
DHS
— Department of Human Services
DMF
— Depot Maintenance Facility
LOGCENT
— Logistics Control Center
AMR
— Atlantic Missile Range
DMCF
— deservicing, maintenance, and checkout facility
AFSCF
— Air Force Satellite Control Facility
ISO
— Infrared Space Observatory
AOC
— Annual Operating Cost
AABNCP
— Advanced Airborne National Command Post
CCAFS
— Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an air force base in Florida where NASA launches satellites from.
ABE
— air-based electronics
CCU
— Central Control Unit
AFS
— Air Force Station
ELM
— Experimental Logistics Module
EOS
— Earth Observation Satellite
ID&C
— integrated displays and controls
ANL
— Automatic Noise Limiter
LEA/MP
— logistics engineering analysis and maintenance planning
DSCIM
— Display System Computer Input Multiplexer
BM
— Bench Maintenance
GSF
— Gyro Scale Factor
DOC
— United States Department of Commerce
MEOP
— Maximum Expected Operating Pressure
FAX
— Facsimile
ATS
— Acceptance Test Specification
SMS
— Shuttle Mission Simulator
ABMA
— Army Ballistic Missile Agency
CSTC
— Consolidated Space Test Center
MEBA
— Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association
AG
— Artificial Gravity
ABL
— Airborne Laser
FCV
— Flow Control Valve
EMISM
— Electromagnetic Interference Safety Margin
CC
— Control Center
M&M
— Materials And Maintenance
FRB
— Failure Review Board
FID
— Flight Implementation Directive
ADAMS
— Automated Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems
DPS
— Data Processing System
CRES
— Corrosion Resistance Steel
ASL
— Approved Source List
LSAR
— Logistics Support Analysis Record/Report
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Center
IQT
— Initial Qualification Training
ERBS
— Earth Radiation Budget Satellite
M&F
— Manufacturing and Facilities
BFS
— Backup Flight System
NAC
— National Agency Check
LDRP
— Logistics Depot Repair Procedure
CDI
— Course Deviation Indicator
DCN
— Document Control Number
TOR
— terms of reference (ICAO/FAA)
KIMS
— KSC Inventory Management System
EADI
— Electronic Attitude Director Indicator
AAFE
— Advanced Applications Flight Equipment
GOASEX
— GULF OF ALASKA SEASAT EXPERIMENT
LARC
— Langley Research Center (NASA)
MPB
— Maintenance Parts Breakdown
A/A
— Air-to-Air
SAR
— synthetic aperture radar (satellite)
AFD
— Aft Flight Deck
VSOP
— VLBI Space Observatory Program
MCIS
— Material Control and Information System
ACI
— Allocated Configuration Identification
MEL
— Minimum Equipment List
CEQ
— Council on Environmental Quality (U.S.)
FCDB
— Flight Control Data Bus
SAS
— Small Astronomy Satellite
AF
— Aft Fuselage
CER
— Cost Estimating Relationship
MCW
— Modulated Continuous Wave
BMTS
— Bench Maintenance Test Set
EWR
— Engineering Work Request
EPDM
— Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomere
LAMPS
— Light Airborne Multipurpose System (Helicopter)
AAIR
— Advanced Atmospheric sounder and Imaging Radiometer
ASIC
— application-specific integration circuit
FL
— Florida
BSP
— Business System Planning
AKM
— Apogee Kick Motor
HEOO
— Honeywell Electro-Optical Operations
CLMC
— Central Logistics Management Center
AOI
— Area Of Interest
USRA
— Universities Space Research Association
DDN
— U.S. Defense Data Network
ATG
— Aerospace Test Group
A/D
— Analog-to-Digital
AOQL
— Average Outgoing Quality Limit
BHP
— Brake Horse Power
ELT
— Emergency Locator Transmitter
DLSC
— Defense Logistics Service Center
CCN
— Contract Change Notification
FAO
— FLIGHT ACTIVITIES OFFICER
LMDS
— Logistics Management Data System
BS
— Beam Splitter
EIRP
— Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
C/O
— Checkout
ADADL
— Ada design and documentation language
FDL
— Flight Director Loop
MERSAT
— Meteorology And Earth Observation Satellite
ATO
— Abort To Orbit
BFCS
— Backup Flight Control System
ABNCP
— Airborne National Command Post
AISC
— American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.
USNO
— United States Naval Observatory
ERTS
— Earth Resources Technology Satellite (now Landsat)
MB
— Megabit
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Rendezvous
LLNL
— The Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California
EDR
— Engineering Design Review
MAWG
— Maintenance Analyzer Working Group
ATC
— Air Training Command
ATA
— Advanced Tactical Aircraft
ASG
— Aeronautical Standards Group
ACDA
— Arms Control and Disarmament Agency's
DIA
— Defense Intelligence Agency (USA)
LCV
— Logistics Cargo Vehicle
ESMC
— Eastern Space And Missile Center (formerly AFETR)
DSAD
— Data Systems and Analysis Directorate
DC
— District of Columbia
FCTB
— Flight Crew Training Building
FO-FO-FS
— fail operational/fail operational/fail safe
AFSC
— United States Air Force specialty code
GDOP
— Geometric Dilution Of Precision
AFDO
— Aft Flight Deck Operator
NM
— New Mexico
LDR
— Low Data Rate
PMP
— Program Management Plan
BSEE
— Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering
BFSS
— Backup Flight Software System
DID
— data item description
ARS
— Attitude Reference System
LVIS
— Logistics Verification Information System
ARS
— American Rocket Society
AFOTEC
— Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's
EPMS
— Engineering Performance Management System
AOA
— Angle Of Attack
KSC
— John F. Kennedy Space Center
DTS
— Data Transfer System
MECR
— Maintenance Engineering Change Request
QRA
— Quantitative Risk Assessment
CAP
— Computer Application Program
RM
— Risk Management
MSAD
— Materials Summary Acceptance Document
DSR
— Data Storage and Retrieval
ODY
— Odyssey
ARTCC
— Air Route Traffic Control Center
AOA
— Airborne Optical Adjunct
AACS
— Attitude and Antenna Control System
JTG
— Joint Training Group
AFDE
— Aft Flight Deck Equipment
AI/ES
— artificial intelligence/expert system
IMS
— Information Management System (LTPP)
ADP
— Acceptance Data Package
SRS
— Software Requirements Specifications
DC&I
— documentation, control, and integration
I/F
— Interface
AET
— Aerosurface End-to-end Test
AMPS
— Atmospheric Magnetospheric Plasma System
ABE
— air-breathing engine
LBSP
— Logistics Business Systems Plan
ASO
— Aviation Safety Office
MPAR
— Maintainability Problem and Assessment Report
ATP
— Acceptance Test Plan
DCASR-LA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region, Los Angeles
AA
— Airplane Avionics
GSFC
— Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD)
ACMS
— Automated Configuration Management System
AOD
— Aircraft Operations Division
APL
— Applied Physics Laboratory (at Johns Hopkins)
ALT
— approach and landing test
ALTR
— Approach and Landing Test Requirement
IP
— International Partner
MFF
— MDM Flight Forward
CDA
— Command and Data Acquisition
FM/PM
— Frequency Modulation/Phase Modulation
AWS
— American Welding Society's
BASS
— Backup Avionics System Software
LPLWS
— Launch Pad Lightning Warning System
MFA
— Manned Flight Awareness
ASE
— Airborne Support Equipment
AFAPL
— Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory
ARRA
— American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
MMF
— Magnetomotive Force
AIL
— Avionics Integration Laboratories
MAN
— Microwave Aerospace Navigation
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Instrumentation Package
CA
— Carrier Aircraft
LEA
— Logistics Engineering Analysis (Analyses)
LOI
— Lunar Orbit Insertion
EMCON
— Electromagnetic Emission Control
FDAI
— Flight Director Attitude Indicator
CAA
— Civil Aeronautics Administration
LMRT
— Logistics Management Responsibility Transfer
INS
— Inertial Navigation System
QPSK
— aeronautical quadrature phase shift keying
ABI
— Avionics Bus Interface
AWS
— Air Weather Service
AFRPL
— Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (USA)
SV
— Space Vehicle
ADR
— Aerospace and Defense Research
ABL
— aircraft-based laser
BASD
— Ball Aerospace Systems Division
FCDC
— Flexible Confined Detonating Cord
LSCA
— Logistics Support Cost Analysis
ASTRA
— Advanced Star Tracker
BIU
— Bus Interface Unit
ERSIR
— Earth Resources Shuttle Imaging Radar
ADFRF
— Ames/Dryden Flight Research Facility
L&D
— Landing And Deceleration
LIS
— Logistics Information System
CFP
— Conceptual Flight Profile
AUTOVON
— Automatic Voice Network
MLW
— Maximum Landing Weight
JCL
— Job Control Language
ACPS
— Attitude Control Propulsion System
AHP
— Analytical Hierarchy Process
ACPM
— Associate Contractor Program Manager
HK
— Housekeeping
ALS
— Advanced Launch System
MOSPO
— Mobile Satellite Photometric Observatory
HUD
— Head-Up Display
FFSAC
— field functional systems assembly and checkout
FTPF
— Flight and Training Planning Facility
SDR
— Software Defined Radio
MGE
— Maintenance Ground Equipment
APL
— applications program library
OC
— Optical Carrier
CFAR
— Constant False Alarm Rate
AMEC
— Aft Master Events Controller
AIME
— American Institute of Mechanical Engineers
OIG
— Office of Inspector General
AP
— access point
VC
— Virtual Channel
AA
— Accelerated Assembly
ABES
— air-breathing engine system
ARDC
— Air Research and Development Command
ATA
— Avionics Test Article
AFD
— Assistant Flight Director
CBR
— California Bearing Ratio
LADS
— Logistic Automated Data System
KSCAP
— Kennedy Space Center Area Permit
APLM
— Applications Program Library Maintenance
DBCI
— DB With Respect To A Circular Polarized Antenna
BFO
— Beat Frequency Oscillator
ID
— IDentifier
IDBMS
— Integrated Data Base Management System
FAB
— Flight Assignment Baseline
ACA
— Attitude Controller Assembly
MOL
— Manned Orbital Laboratory
BHN
— Brinell Hardness Number
SSP
— Space Shuttle Program
ESRO
— European Space Research Organisation
AMI
— Alpha/Mach Indicator
AASM
— Association of American Steel Manufacturers
SDR
— System Design Review
APCA
— Aft Power Controller Assembly
ROSAT
— Roentgen Satellite
EIDP
— end item data package
BMS
— Background Measurement Satellite
MP&C
— Maintenance Planning And Control
DOP
— Detailed Operating Procedure
AES
— American Electrochemical Society
CLS
— Contingency Landing Site(s)
OSSE
— Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment
AO
— Analog Output
MSB
— Most Significant Bit
A/P
— Airport
STK
— Satellite Tool Kit
ACME
— Attitude Control and Maneuvering Electronics
ADCR
— Applicable Document Contractual Record
CCO
— Customer Contracting Officer
ADL
— Ada Design Language
ABCP
— Airborne Command Post
AGCU
— Attitude Gyro Coupling Unit
AEDC
— Arnold Engineering Development Center
MLG
— Main Landing Gear
LQR
— Linear Quadratic Regulator
ALL
— Airborne Laser Laboratory
ACPO
— Associate Contractor Project Office
CIDL
— Configuration Item Data List
EPS
— Electrical Power Subsystem
FU
— Flight Unit
A&A
— Advertise and Award
AFA
— Airframe Assembly
C/B
— Circuit Breaker
CAR
— Contractual Action Request
FAFS
— Falcon Air Force Station
AC
— Aerodynamic Center
ABMCP
— airborne military command post
STS
— Synchronous Transport Signal
CPAF
— Cost Plus Award Fee (Type of Contract)
CAM
— Civil Aeronautics Manual
ADI
— Attitude director indicator
IRM
— Information Resources Management
CB
— Control Board
CVD
— Chemical Vapor Deposition
EDCC
— Engineering Drawing Control Center
MMDS
— Maintenance Management Data System
LCC
— Launch Control Center (KSC)
MSCB
— Manufacturing Status Control Board
FOD
— Flight Operations Directorate
ASKA
— Automatic System for Kinematic Analysis
MON
— Monitor
ATE
— Automatic Test Engineer
FED
— Flight Events Demonstration
SA
— Single Access
ASI
— Airspeed Indicator
ANMCC
— Alternate National Military Command Center
FD
— Flight Dynamics
LCC
— Launch Commit Criteria
ASD
— advanced systems development
FHST
— fixed-head star tracker
AM
— Ante Meridiem
FCTS
— Flight Crew Trainer Simulator
LISP
— List Processing Language
LWG
— Logistics Working Group
AFAL
— Air Force Astronautics Laboratory
ACUO
— Avionics Cooling Unit Operator
MMS
— Multimission Modular Spacecraft
LDIU
— Launch Data Interface Unit
LNA
— Low-Noise Amplifier
ASA
— Advanced System Avionics
ARU
— Attitude Reference Unit
CDI
— Contract Definition Instruction
ABM
— Advance Bill of Materials
LSMDB
— logistics simulation models and data bases
GFY
— Government Fiscal Year
ACN
— Ascension Island
DOMSAT
— Domestic Satellite
AFSC
— Air Force Space Command
DIDS
— Defense Integrated Data System
AFS
— Ascent Flight System
MSVP
— Master Shuttle Verification Plan
ATC
— Aircraft Target Computer
DDC
— Direct Digital Control
EEEU
— End Effector Electronics Unit
COFW
— Certificate of Flight Worthiness
AOM
— acoustic-optic modulator
EPM
— Engineering Project Manager
GSR
— Galvanic Skin Response
A&E
— Architectural and Engineering
FRR
— Flight Readiness Review
ARIA
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft
A/P
— Autopilot
FCOD
— Flight Crew Operations Directorate
AXAF
— Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility
HCL
— Hydrogen Chloride
FMO
— Flight Medical Officer
ACEL
— Air Crew Equipment Laboratory
ACM
— Acquisition Control Module
CRRES
— Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite
FDOR
— Flight Design Operations Review
CD
— Candela
DVM
— Digital Voltmeter
CAB
— Civil Aeronautics Board
INASSB
— indium-arsenide-antimonide
MS-DOS
— Microsoft Disk Operating System
ATCO
— Ambient Temperature Catalytic Oxidizer
ALAS
— Approach/Landing Autopilot Subsystem
MEWG
— Maintenance Engineering Working Group
FEWG
— Flight Evaluation Working Group
MODART
— method of defeating advanced radar threats
AVL
— Avionics Verification Laboratory
FCEF
— Flight Crew Equipment Facility (At KSC)
FIA
— Flight Integration Assessment
AMLS
— Advanced Manned Launch System
LSSL
— Life Sciences Space Laboratory
AMS
— Aeronautical Material Specification
ATH
— Above the Horizon
AMO
— Aerospace Medical Operations
AOC
— Auxiliary Output Chip
AD
— Associate Director
AA
— air-to-air
AML
— Approved Materials List
NPD
— NASA Policy Directive
ATL
— Avionics Test Laboratory
ATR
— Air Transport Radio
FQI
— Flight Qualification Instrumentation
MIPS
— Merritt Island Press Site
EGSE
— Electrical Ground Support Equipment
ACIP
— Aerodynamic Coefficient Identification Package
CAM
— Carrier Aircraft Modification
AOT
— Avionics Overall Test
AEM
— Acoustical Emission Monitoring
AGAA
— Attitude Gyro Accelerometer Assembly
LMSS
— Lunar Mapping and Survey System
AM
— Aeromedical Monitor
MPRAS
— multipath redundant avionics suite
ASN
— Average Sample Number
ABLE
— Airborne Laser Evaluation
A/S
— Ascent Stage
FFM
— free-flying module
CC
— Carbon-Carbon
ST
— Space Telescope
AMST
— Advanced Medium STOL Transport
DP/DT
— Delta Pressure/delta Time
FRDR
— Flight Readiness Design Review
MMACS
— Maintenance Management and Control System
BMO
— Business Management Office
ASRM
— Abort Solid Rocket Motor
DOY
— Day of Year
FDRI
— Flight Director Rate Indicator
EVA
— Extra-Vehicular Activity
ABCL
— as-built configuration list
ILA
— Instrument Landing Approach
CAPS
— Common Attitude Pointing System
CDD
— Common Data Dictionary
DFRF
— Dryden Flight Research Facility
AFWL
— Air Force Weapons Laboratory
AMI
— airspeed/Mach indicator
CTCI
— Contract Technical Compliance Inspection
IHA
— Interface Hazard Analysis
ASR
— Air-Sea Rescue
AD
— Advanced Development
AMPR
— aeronautical manufacturer's planning report
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Office
ASCP
— Attitude Set Control Panel
USN
— United States Navy
AFFTC
— Air Force Flight Test Center
IMLEO
— Initial Mass in Low Earth Orbit
ASEA
— American Society of Engineers and Architects
ABD
— Airborne Ballistics Division
ACPL
— Assembly Component Parts List
ASPP
— Atmospheric and Space Plasma Physics
SMDS
— Switched Multimegabit Data Service (ATM)
FSO
— Facility Security Officer
BSME
— Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering
EGO
— Eccentric Geophysical Observation
AFSCN
— Air Force Space Command network
FCIM
— Flight Control Interface Module
CRC
— Communications Research Centre Canada
FHF
— First Horizontal Flight
ADCS
— Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem
CAP
— Corrective Action Plan
EDS
— Earth Departure Stage
FEDP
— Facility and Equipment Design Plan
IRDS
— Information Resource Dictionary System
CNWDI
— Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information
CAD
— Computer-Aided Dispatch
AFC
— Aerodynamic Flight Control
CDID
— Contract Data Item Description
CSMA/CD/TS
— carrier sense multiple access/collision dlot
CI
— Configuration Item
ADB
— Aerodynamic Data Book
BAI
— Barometric Altitude Indicator
ASRM
— Advanced Solid Rocket Motor
BAC
— Boeing Aircraft Company
DEMUX
— Demultiplexer
HLLV
— Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle
CASS
— Consolidated Automated Support System
MTB
— Materials Testing Branch
ACEU
— AeroControl Electronics Unit
AMFL
— Aeromedical Field Laboratory
A-G
— Air-to-Ground
ATDP
— Aircraft Target Data Program
DNC
— Direct Numerical Control
FCSM
— Flight Combustion Stability Monitor
EOI
— Earth Orbit Insertion
MAPTIS
— Materials and Processes Technical Information System
SLOC
— Source Lines Of Code
COF
— CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
AUB
— Aft Utility Bridge
AFSC
— Air Force Systems Command
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Amherst
AAE
— Aerospace Auxiliary Equipment
MS/MS
— Material Science and Manufacturing in Space
ILS
— Instituteument Landing System
EUV
— Extreme Ultraviolet Vertical
CRO
— Cathode-Ray Oscilloscope
BAC
— Booster Assembly Contractor
HCI
— hardness-critical item
AOT
— Avionics Operating Time
AIU
— Avionics Interface Unit
CPIC
— Computer Program Integration Contract
DCMA
— Defense Contract Management Agency
AGREE
— Advisory Group in Reliability of Electronic Equipment
AIDE
— Aerospace Installation Diagnostic Equipment
LACB
— Landing Aids Control Building (SLF At KSC)
AFSD
— Air Force Space Division
IG
— Inspector General (HHS)
ASAC
— aerodynamic surfaces assembly and checkout
CS
— Customer Service
ALC
— Automatic Light Control
MILS
— Missile Impact Location System
DAIS
— Data Avionics Information System
SDF
— Software Development Facility
IDWA
— Interdivisional Work Authorization
JOC
— joint operations center; joint oversight committee
E/D
— edge distance
FCIP
— Flight Cargo Implementation Plan
ADMS
— Automated Data Management System
CZCS
— Coastal Zone Color Scanner
GDS
— Ground Data System
AFT
— Aerodynamic Flight Test
ACD
— Architectural Control Document
ABETS
— airborne beacon test set
LOLI
— limited-operational-life items
CCIR
— International Radio Consultative Committee (French Acronym)
IONET
— Internet Protocol Operational Network
CALST
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory Shock Tunnel
AMS
— Acoustic Measurement System
CD
— current density
IFR
— Instrument Flight Rules
CAB
— Corrective Action Board
ISO
— Information Systems Office
AFOSH
— Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
EPOC
— External Payload Operations Center
AIST
— Agency Of Industrial Science And Technology (Japan)
CARDE
— Canadian Armament Research and Development Establishment
AVCS
— Attitude and Velocity Control System
AOQ
— Average Outgoing Quality
CBIL
— common and bulk items list
DPSD
— Data Processing Systems Division
JO
— Job Order
DP&SS
— Data Processing And Software Subsystem
RTLS
— Return To Launch Site
FASCOS
— Flight Acceleration Safety Cutoff System
BIS
— Bureau of Industry and Security
ASE
— Advanced Space Engine
FRCI
— Fibrous Refractory Composite Insulation
AFDR
— Ascent Flight Design Review
ICBM
— Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
SV
— Schedule Variance
DPSK
— Differential Phase Shift Keying
ASE
— Aerospace Support Equipment
CCR
— Contract Change Request
APM
— Ascent Particle Monitor
SOE
— Sequence Of Events
DITMCO
— Drive-In Theater Manufacturing Company's wire harness insulation analyzer
BMEWS
— Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (bee-mews)
JAS
— Journal of Aerospace Science
LVO
— Launch Vehicle Operations
CMOS
— Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductors
AGC
— Aerojet General Corporation
AVE
— Aerospace Vehicle Equipment
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
CHL
— Certified Hardware List
AFCSC
— Air Force Cryptologic Support Center
ATAC
— Advanced Technology Advisory Committee
BMAG
— Body-Mounted Attitude Gyro
AP
— Administrative Procedure
US
— Upper Stage
AA
— American Airlines
ASCS
— Attitude Stabilization and Control System
ANT
— Antigua and Barbuda
FCD
— Flight Control Division
APC
— armored personnel carrier
ASI
— Augmented Spark Igniter
GIBIS
— Graphical Issue-Based Information System
FFTO
— Free-Flying Teleoperator
HBT
— Heflex Bioengineering Test
MOM
— Mission Operations Manager
ASSESS
— Airborne Science Shuttle Experiments System Simulation
ADS
— Air Data System
A&S
— Alignment and Stabilization
AICP
— Aerodynamic Instrumental Coefficient Package
AECS
— Area Entry Control System
AFGE
— American Federation of Government Employees
APM
— Assistant Project Manager
ASTG
— Aerospace Test Group
LHS
— left-hand side
APA
— Abort Programmer Assembly
FFR
— Flight Feasibility Review
ADAC
— Attitude Determination and Control
MLGS
— Microwave Landing Guidance System
ABM
— Acquisition Bus Monitor
DWS
— Disaster Warning Satellite
IPLS
— Initial Program Load Start
APU
— Auxiliary Propulsion Unit
ASTF
— Aeropropulsion System Test Facility
FIIG
— Federal Item Identification Guide
CCS
— Central Control Station
ASP
— Aerosurface Position
ESCA
— photoelectron spectroscopy for chemical analysis
SPF
— Software Production Facility
LOWG
— Landing Operations Working Group
ALTS
— Avionics LRU Tracking System
AA
— Antiaircraft Artillery
MAEP
— Minimum Autoland Entry Point
CMB
— Configuration Management Board
ADS
— Attitude Display System
DDAS
— Digital Data Acquisition System
DSIS
— Defense Satellite Information System
ATDAP
— aircraft target data acquisition program
FWB
— Fahrenheit Wet Bulb
AOS
— Advanced Orbiting System
LBTPP
— launch base test plan/procedure
AMCA
— Aft Motor Controller Assembly
FIMS
— Framework for Integrated Manufacturing System
EORQ
— engineering order request for quotation
NPR
— National Performance Review (office)
ISCCB
— Internal Software Change Control Board
AEM
— Arsenal Exchange Model
FIT
— Fault Isolation Test
FVV
— Facility Verification Vehicle
TM
— Technical Memorandum
LME
— Launch Monitor Equipment
AMK
— Aircraft Modification Kit
AAA
— Astronaut-Actuated Abort
CAB
— Civil Aviation Board
ASTE
— American Society of Tool Engineers
BI
— Background Information
AFR
— Air Force Regulation
ADAP
— Automated Data Analysis Program
ASPI
— Aerosurface Position Indicator
AIR
— Action Item Report
APAS
— Aerodynamic Performance and Sizing Program
ATCS
— Active Thermal Control System/Subsystem
AOA
— American Ordnance Association
AR
— Acceptance Review
CCU
— Camera Control Unit
APRF
— Army Pulse Radiation Facility
ATOS
— Automated Technical Order System
FAWG
— Flight Assignment Working Group
ADI
— Attitude Display Indicator
NIR
— Near Infrared
MSME
— Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering
ATL
— Advanced Technology Laboratories
CTF
— Commit To Flight
LVIP
— Launch Vehicle Integration Plan
OP
— Operational
ASR
— Avionic System Review
FCSD
— Flight Crew Support Division
TBR
— To Be Resolved
AA
— Angular Accelerometer
BOW
— Bill of Work
ASED
— Avionics System Engineering Division
EDAC
— Error Detection And Correction
ACSN
— Advance Change/Study Notice
BRL
— Ballistic Research Laboratory
A/O
— Analog Output
CRPL
— Cosmic Ray Physics Laboratory
CLSO
— Contingency Landing Support Officer
ACL
— Ascent Closed Loop
LVFRR
— launch vehicle flight readiness review
AFSRT
— avionics flight systems readiness test
LAGS
— Launch Abort Guide Simulation
IMS
— Integrated Master Schedule
AES
— Analog Event System
IPACS
— integrated power and attitude control system
ALSSW
— ALS software
FCOB
— Flight Crew Operations Branch
SAREX
— Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment
HST
— Hubble Space Telescope
DP&S
— data processing and software
IDOS
— Integrated Display Operating System
JFET
— junction field effect transistor
EXMATCH
— expert drawing matching system
API
— Air Position Indicator
ECRA
— Engineering Change Request Authorization
FTVE
— functional technology validation experiment
EFA
— Experiment Flight Application
FOT
— Flight Operation Trainer
FEPC
— Flight Equipment Processing Contractor
AFSPACECOM
— Air Force Space Command
AID
— Abbreviated Item Description
CE/CK
— computer entry/control keyboard
BPR
— Bypass Ratio
ASA
— Aerosurface Amplifier
GET
— Ground Elapsed Time
JAN
— Joint Army-Navy
BOPACE
— Boeing Plastic Analysis Capability for Engines
ASTRO
— Ascent Trajectory Optimization
LAIU
— Launch Abort Interface Unit
ATR
— Air Transport Rating
CSTA
— Crew Software Training Aid
CAL
— Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory
ALSA
— astronaut life support assembly
AFD
— Acceptance For Data
MAGSAT
— Magnetometer Satellite
CAM
— Computer-Aided Manufacturing
AUTODIN
— Automatic Digital Network
GBR
— Ground-Based Radar
AFFDL
— Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
AILAS
— Automatic Instrument Landing Approach System
ESE
— Earth Science Enterprise
GRE
— Gamma Ray Explorer
FMCF
— First Manned Captive Flight
ERO
— Engineering Release Operation
FPR
— Flight Performance Reserve
EDF
— Engineering Data File
FCHL
— Flight Control Hydraulics Laboratory
ADAP
— Aerodynamic Data Analysis Program
APA
— Allowance for Program Adjustment
CCO
— Contract Change Order
ALS
— Alternative Landing Site
EEM
— Earth Entry Module
LULAC
— League of United Latin American Citizens
HSI
— Horizontal Situation Indicator
FFBD
— Functional Flow Block Diagram
ERAP
— Earth Resources Aircraft Program
ASG
— Avionic Subsystems Group
AR
— Anomaly Report
FLAPS
— Flight Application Software
DMIS
— Data Management Information System
ADL
— Advanced Development Laboratory
ACB
— air-cushion barge
APCP
— Aerojet Photoelectric Cell Program
SSO
— Space Shuttle Orbiter
AMAL
— Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
AILS
— Automatic Instrument Landing System
FDP
— Flight Design Panel
CDMS
— contractor data management system
CCW
— Counterclockwise
AFMTC
— Air Force Missile Test Center
AGARD
— Advisory Group for Aeronautical Research and Development
AR
— Antireflection
EEU
— Extravehicular Excursion Unit
ASAS
— Aerodynamic Stability Augmentation System
ISSA
— Integrated Software Safety Analysis
BESS
— Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
AFTA
— Acoustic Fatigue Test Article
LLP
— Launch and Landing Project
BIB
— Blocked Impurity Band
DTIC
— (U.S.) Defense Technical Information Center
BF
— Beat Frequency
KATS
— Ksc Avionics Test Set
ARIS
— Advanced Range Instrumentation Ship
A/A
— analog-to-analog
EDIV
— Engineering Design Intent Verification
AMOOS
— Advanced Maneuvering Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle
CE
— Chief Engineer
EDTS
— Electronic Data Transfer System
C2
— Command and Control Class C2
BA
— Breathing Air
BCR
— Budget Change Request
FIE
— Flight Instrumentation Engineer
IOP
— Intensive Observing Period
DSS
— Deep Space Station
G/T
— ratio of antenna gain to receiver noise temperature
COMAS
— Combined Orbital Maneuvering and Abort System
A/B
— Airborne
AFAL
— Air Force Avionics Laboratory
AMTF
— Acoustic Model Test Facility
ESRIN
— European Space Research Institute
AAO
— Astronaut Activities Office
ARTO
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office
LON
— Launch on Need
KAPL
— KSC Approved Parts List
GLAADS
— Gun Low-Altitude Air Defense System
FESP
— Flight Execution Support Plan
SAIL
— Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (JSC)
ATV
— Automated Transfer Vehicle
DAA
— Designated Approval Authority
ATLAS
— Abbreviated Test Language for Avionic Systems
LG
— Landing Gear
LFV
— Lunar Flying Vehicle
FBAS
— fixed-base aft station
LRA
— Laser Retroreflector Array
AFI
— Automatic Fault Isolation
ASO
— Australian Space Office
AMOS
— Air Force Maui optical site
MLE
— Mesoscale Lightning Experiment
LPS
— Launch Processing System
DADS
— Dual Air Density Satellite
AB
— Airborne
WAD
— Work Authorization Document
FRFT
— Flight Readiness Firing Test
FMAHTS
— Flight Manifest and Hardware Tracking System
IOF
— Initial Operational Flight
IRAS
— Infrared Astronomy Satellite
A/N
— account name
DD&R
— data display and review
NSI
— NASA Science Internet
FCTR
— Flight Controller Training Room
MOF
— Manned Orbital Flight
FRRID
— Flight Readiness Review Item DisPosition
A/G
— air-to-ground
FOST
— Flight Operations SUPPOrt Team
DTV&I
— development, test, verification, and integration
FOE
— Flight Operations Engineer
FD/FI
— Fault Detection/Fault Isolation
FDCF
— Flight Design Control Facility
ART
— Automated Reasoning Tool
ISB
— Independent Side Band
ASTD
— Advanced Space Technology Division
ATS
— Administrative Terminal System
KOH
— potassium hydroxide
CRL
— Countermeasure Readiness Level
EMCI
— Engineering Model Configuration Inspection
KOM
— KSC Organizational Manual
DAM
— Double-Aluminized Mylar
ASTS
— Avionic System Test Specification
CDF
— Confined Detonating Fuse
ISTP
— International Solar Terrestrial Physics
IQSY
— International Quiet Sun Year
BUFC
— Backup Flight Controller
AFF
— Acceptance and Ferry Flight
AG
— Attitude Gyro
FKB
— flight display keyboard
CA
— Cone Angle
AFTS
— Aft Fuselage Thrust Structure
GB
— Gigabit
AMG
— Activation Management Group
ASDE
— Aerosurface Driver Electronics
FBB
— Flyback Booster
ARCOMSAT
— Arab League communications satellite
HPICS
— heat pipe instrumentation and control system
GTAW
— gas tungsten arc welding
ACU
— Annunciator Control Unit
FRCS
— Forward Reaction Control System (Subsystem)
SW
— Space Wing
AIS
— Action Item Sheet
FCAF
— Flight Crew Accommodation Facility
ABPS
— air-breathing propulsion system
LRB
— Liquid Rocket Booster
AACCS
— Analytical Approach to Candidate Constellation Selection
FTIS
— Flight Test Instrumentation System
ASC
— Aerodynamic Surface Control
LEV
— Lunar Excursion Vehicle
AB
— Airborne Bombing
ANARS
— autonomous navigation and attitude reference system
ISIL
— interim support items list
AER
— Atomic Energy Research
AAE
— Abort Advisory Equipment
AID
— Analog Input Differential
MLC
— Mobile Launcher Computer
FOPS
— Flight Operations Planning Schedule
MFTAD
— Master Flight Test Assignment Document (JSC)
AOD
— Assistant Operations Director
EOS
— Earth Observing System (U.S.)
TM
— Thematic Mapper (Landsat)
ATU
— Audio Terminal Unit
ATCA
— attitude translation control assembly
CDC
— Control Data Corporation, Incorporated
CAS
— Cooperative Application Satellite
ASDM
— Aerosurface Driver/Monitor
ABERT
— Auto Bit Error Rate Test
CC
— Contract Completion
ADPF
— Automated Data Processing Facility
ALFA
— Air-Lubricated Free Attitude
FIRSSE
— Far Infrared Sky Survey Experiment
AECS
— Automated Entry Control System
CND
— Cannot Duplicate
AVC
— Automatic Volume Control
ARS
— Air Rescue Service
AGL
— Absolute Ground Level
DCSU
— Digital Computer Switching Unit
MSLD
— Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector
AAMP
— Advanced Architecture Microprocessor
GSDL
— Ground Software Development Laboratory
ABC
— Automatic Brightness Control
MRR
— Mission Readiness Review
GLP
— Goal Language Processor
EIAT
— end item acceptance test
ATVC
— Automatic Thrust Vector Control
ATP
— Acceptance Test Program
AED
— Analog Event Distributor
LCC
— Launch Control Complex
SM
— Service Module
BOL
— Beginning of Life
FSN
— Federal Stock Number (now NSN)
PMB
— Performance Measurement Baseline
COF
— Columbus Orbital Facility
CDRS
— Contract Data Requirements Schedule
BWO
— Backward Wave Oscillator
AMY
— ADA Management Yield
CX
— Constellation
AFSIG
— Ascent Flight System Integration Group
ATVCS
— automatic thrust vector control system
AJ
— Assembly Jig
NF
— Noise Figure
FPV
— Flow Proportioning Valve
GOCO
— government-owned, contractor-operated (US)
AEC
— Aft End Cone
LSPDF
— Life Science Payload Development Facility
ESSC
— Engineering Support Services Contract
CCN
— Contract Change Negotiation
LETF
— Launch Equipment Test Facility
CCA
— Contract Change Authority
ASTM
— American Society for Testing Materials
A/L
— Airlock
HABP
— Hypersonic Arbitrary Body Program
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Terminal
ATDRP
— aircraft target data reduction program
ADU
— Annunciator Display Unit
LGA
— Low Gain Antenna
AOA
— Abort Once Around (shuttle Abort Plan)
ALSE
— Astronaut Life Support Equipment
FQ
— Flight Qualification
CTV
— Compatibility Test Van
FIAB
— Flight Integration Assessment BOard
CPCEI
— Computer Program Contract End Item
ACSU
— Alternating-Current Switching Unit
FEDB
— Flight Execution Data Base
GMAW
— Gas Metal Arc Welding
APIRD
— authorized procurement information requirements
FOSA
— Flight Operations Support Annex
AGO
— Santiago, Chile Tracking Station
DODISS
— Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards
ADS
— Audio Distribution System
ESOC
— European Space Operations Center
HRI
— High Resolution Imager
LCCD
— Launch Commit Criteria Document
ASAPTS
— automated scheduling and product tracking system
AFWPAL
— Air Force Wright-Patterson Aeropropulsion Laboratory
M&R
— Maintenance and Refurbishment
CAD
— Computer-Aided Drawing
DBIU
— Data Bus Interface Unit
A/F
— Air-to-Fuel ratio
FCCP
— Firm Contract Cost ProPosal
JTSC
— Joint Test Support Center
CDSF
— Commercially Developed Space Facility
CC
— Channel Controller
MSSTM
— military space system technology model
ARFDS
— automatic reentry flight dynamics simulator
LUPI
— Laser Unequal Path Interferometer
HDR
— High Data Rate
ATVC
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control
AFL
— Astrobiology Field Laboratory
C/W
— Carrier Wave
EORSAT
— Electronic Ocean Reconstruction Satellite
APC
— Aft Power Controller
ME&D
— manufacturing engineering and development
HQR
— Handling Qualities Rating (Cooper-Harper)
ACMB
— Applications Configuration Management Board
AADS
— Ascent Air Data System
IPAD
— Integrated Program For Aerospace Vehicle Design
ATC
— Assistant Test Conductor
ABCR
— As-Built Configuration Record
CASE
— Computer-Aided System Engineering
HMCF
— Hypergolic Maintenance and Checkout Facility
AP
— Autopilot
CMN
— Contract Master Network
ITMG
— Integrated Thermal/Micrometeoroid Garment
AED
— Aerospace Electrical Division
AME
— Abort Maneuver Evaluator
LRF
— Liquid Rocket Fuel
FOPG
— Flight Operations Planning Group
AAMRAM
— air-to-air medium-range missile
CBB
— Contract Budget Baseline
AA
— Antiaircraft
PI
— Principle Investigator
AI
— Associate Investigator
EHS
— environmental health services
ALDO
— Activity-Level-Dependent Operation
ICSU
— International Council of Scientific Unions
AFML
— Air Force Materials Laboratory
LSTE
— Launch Site Transportation Equipment
AEB
— Aft Equipment Bay
AQL
— Acceptance Quality Level
KPD
— KSC Program Directive
AAA
— allocations, assessments, and analysis
NMI
— Nautical Mile
ASO
— Astronomical Search for Origins
LOAD
— Low-Altitude Defense
DTF
— Development Test Facility
DVE
— Design Verification Experiment
IBF
— Internally Blown Flap
ATI
— Average Total Inspection
TOGA
— Tropical Ocean Global Atmosphere
AF
— Award Fee
CLAES
— Cryogenic Limb Array Etalon Spectrometer
FRF
— Flight Readiness Firing
ACRV
— Assured Crew Return Vehicle
MEP
— Management Education Program
LUT
— Launch Umbilical Tower
FSW
— Flight Software
BOE
— Break of Entry
FEO
— Field Engineering Order
ACCN
— Audit Central Control Network
AGCS
— Automatic Ground Control Station
ATDB
— Aerothermodynamic Data Book
MODS
— Military Orbital Development System
ISCM
— Initial Software Configuration Map
B/P
— blood pressure
FRG
— Federal Republic of Germany's
EDCP
— Engineering Design Change Proposal
AIM
— Automatic Information Management
AFP
— Air Force Plant
A/A
— airplane avionics
CM
— Command Module
GEO
— Geosynchronous Earth Orbit
FOSO
— Flight Operations Scheduling Officer
MIL-STD
— Military Standard
AFWTR
— Air Force Western Test Range
AVCOR
— algorithm vibration correlation
CDA
— Critical Design Audit
KHIT
— KKV hovering interceptor test
ALSYM
— ALS model
AMC
— Automatic Mixture Control
FAMOS
— Flight Acceleration Monitor System
ITDR
— Integrated Technology and Design Review
EOPF
— End of Powered Flight
ABLOS
— Algorithm Beam Line of Sight
CA
— Contract Advice
AFP
— Advanced Flexible Processor
AH
— Attitude Hold
FMT
— Flight Management Team
FQF
— First Qualification Flight
AGN&C
— advanced guidance, navigation, and control
CFAE
— contractor-furnished airborne equipment
AID
— Action Item Disposition
ADPL
— As-Designed Parts List
ACES
— Automatic Checkout Equipment Sequencer
CC
— Cluster Controller
GN
— Ground Network
ACCU
— Audio Central Control Unit
AET
— Algorithm Evaluation and Test
AFMDC
— Air Force Missile Development Center
ARS
— Air Revitalization System
APD
— Area Passive Dosimeter
APOD
— Astronomy Picture of the Day
IAT
— Integrated Avionics Test
ASSE
— American Society of Sanitary Engineers
AOS
— Airborne Optical System
ADH
— Advanced Development Hardware
LBR
— Low Bit Rate
MLGD
— Main Landing Gear Door
AFTOC
— Air Force Tactical Operations Center
ALCC
— Airborne Launch Control Center
ADD
— Architecture Definition Document
ARP
— As-Run Procedure
EGORD
— Experiment Ground Operations Requirements Document
AFSWC
— Air Force Special Weapons Center
ADSF
— Automatic Directional Solidification Furnace
HYPACE
— Hybrid Programmable Attitude Control Electronics
UPS
— User Planning System
E&O
— engineering and operations
ABT
— Air-Bearing Table
GDR
— Geophysical Data Record
JCS
— Joint Chiefs of Staff
CPPS
— Computer Program Product Specification
ALVIB
— algorithm payload vibration
ACCS
— Adaptive Communication Control Subsystem
A/S
— acquisition sensor
FOH
— First-Order Hold
CC
— Color Code
ACS
— Attitude Control and Stabilization
HSE
— Heat Shield Entry
KBSA
— Knowledge-Based Software Assistant
LLPO
— Launch and Landing Project Office
EUROCOMSAT
— European consortium communications satellite
MSOB
— Manned Spacecraft Operations Building
L&L
— Launch And Landing
FRP
— Fuselage Reference Plane
CCR
— Contractor Change Review
ACO
— assembly checkout
ABCF
— As-Built Configuration File
ARC
— aggregation of red blood cells
EVO
— Engineering Verification Order
ATE
— Aerospace Training Equipment
HG
— High Gain
GBS
— ground-based software
TRR
— Test Readiness Review
HGCDTE
— Mercury-Cadmium-Telluride
AGS
— Abort Guidance System
APLAC
— Analysis Program Linear Active Circuit
AAS
— Abort Advisory System
ASM
— air-to-surface missile
ERIM
— Environmental Research Institute of Michigan
A/R
— autoland roll-out
CAIT
— Computer-Aided Instruction Trainer
TM
— Technical Monitor
A/S
— arm/safe
IOU
— Input/Output Unit
CCS
— Contract Control System
GEC
— General Electrodynamics Corporation
FSAA
— Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
AGL
— Above-Ground Link
ERRP
— Equipment Replacement and Refurbishment Plan
COIM
— checkout interpreter module
DII
— Defense Industry Initiative
ASCOP
— Applied Science Corporation of Princeton
LSID
— Launch Sequence and Interlock Document
IRANSAT
— Iranian Government Communications Satellite
DGZ
— Desired Ground Zero
AC
— Accomplishment Criteria
AM
— Airlock Module
FMA
— Failure Mode Analysis
CSCSAT
— Commercial Synchronous Communication Satellite
ATP
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing
F&M
— Force and moment
BRS
— Bottom Right Side
ABA
— dc amplifier, buffer, and attenuator
AGT
— Adaptive Guidance Throttling
FPH
— Flight Procedures Handbook
BTH
— Below the Horizon
FCITE
— FCI time element
PAO
— Public Affairs Officer
JPOC
— JSC Payload Operations Center
LSAH
— Launch Site Accommodations Handbook
ARES
— Advanced Railroad Electronic System
RADARSAT
— Radar Satellite
KEE
— knowledge engineering environment
HPBW
— half-power beam width
EAROM
— Electrically Alterable Read-Only Memory
CMV
— Common Mode Voltage
IOA
— Input/Output Adapter
ECOS
— Experiment Computer Operating System
CMOS/SOS
— complementary metal oxide semiconductor/silicon
ALV
— Advanced Launch Vehicle
MSFN
— Manned Space Flight Network
AETL
— Approved Engineering Test Laboratory
MSO
— Mission Support Officer
DCASR
— Defense Contract Administration Services Region
ALRUTS
— Automated Line Replaceable Unit Tracking System
MSBLS
— microwave scan-beam landing system
BMD
— Ballistic Missile Defense; Boyevaya Mashina Desantika (Russian: airborne combat vehicle)
CAL
— Contract Advice Letter
IFTS
— In-Flight Test System
G&A
— General and Administrative Overhead
ADP
— Astrophysics Data Program
FUT
— Flight Unit Test
AOT
— Actual Operating Time
C/O
— Cutoff
MMA
— Moving Mechanical Assembly
A/S
— auxiliary stage
FTS
— Federal Telecommunications System
AI
— Airspeed Indicator
MFCS
— Manual Flight Control System
ACL
— Allowable Container Load
FPRV
— flight product requirements verification
MBAC
— Marshall Booster Assembly Contractor
AE
— architectural and engineering
ACTS
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker Subsystem
ACRC
— Assured Crew Return Capability
LOSP
— Landing Operations Support Panel
GAPL
— Group Assembly Parts List
ALS
— Ada Language System
CCAS
— Cape Canaveral Air Station
FTOH
— Flight Test Operations Handbook
CMAO
— Contract Management Assistance Officer
JED
— Julian Ephemeris Date
ASP
— Attached Shuttle Payload
BOI
— Break of Integrity
G-A
— Ground to Air
A/J
— antijam
MSO
— Manufacturing Safety Office
CMAG
— Cruise Missile Advanced Guidance
ACES
— Acceptance Control Equipment Section
LCH4
— liquid methane
CDC
— Countdown Clock
AGE
— Automatic Ground Equipment
DECNET
— Digital Equipment Corporation Network
AADR
— Applications Approval Design Review
AMW
— Angular Momentum Wheel
EVM
— Earth-viewing module
BN
— Bullnose
ADACS
— Attitude Determination And Control System
M50
— Aries mean of 1950, Cartesian coordinates
ARTSE
— Ada run-time support environment
ARN
— Additional Reference Number
CD
— Coefficient of Drag
ACMA
— Army Class Managing Activity
AF
— Airframe
APAE
— attached payload accommodations equipment
HEO
— High Earth Orbit
DPM
— Deputy Program Manager
DBN
— Data Bus Network
FVF
— First Vertical Flight
JURG
— Joint Users Requirements Group
ADA
— Azimuth Drive Assembly
AFE
— Aeroassist Flight Experiment
KSSS
— KSC Station Set Specification
C/C
— Combustion Chamber
INDAT
— incoming data
ASC
— American Satellite Corporation
DA
— Data Administrator
HVI
— High-Velocity Impact
OLA
— Operating Level Agreement
LRCA
— Long-Range Combat Aircraft
FOIH
— Flight Operations Integration Handbook
AEC
— American Engineering Council
FCDR
— Final Critical Design Review
EM&IAS
— electromechanical and integrated avionics subsystem
DOAMS
— distant-object attitude-measuring system
SR
— Support Requirements
AHM
— Automatic Hold Mode
CPIF/AF
— cost plus incentive fee/award fee
MPVA
— Main Propellant Valve Actuator
AHR
— Ablative Heat Rate
FHC
— flight half-coupling
CCTCF
— communication circuit technical control facility
BP
— Base Plate
A/F
— airframe
KCAS
— Knots Calibrated Airspeed
IPLC
— Initial Program Load Complete
NPP
— NPOESS Preparatory Project
NMC
— Network Management Center
ACD
— Accuracy Control Document
AFWAL
— Air Force Weapons Analysis Laboratory
ACM
— Auxiliary Core Memory
LPIF
— Launch Package Integration Facility
AFSTC
— Air Force Satellite Test Center
FOWG
— Flight Operations Working Group
NSC
— Norwegian Space Center
AFEB
— Award Fee Evaluation Board
FPSR
— Flight Planning and Stowage Review
MAIL
— Mockup and Integration Laboratory
ARPESH
— accurate and reliable prototype Earth sensor head
AB
— Air Bearing
AC
— Atmospheric Corrector
G/A/G
— ground to air to ground
ALB
— Acceptance Log Book
DISCO
— Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office
CWE
— Caution and Warning Electronics
EHOT
— external hydrogen/oxygen tank
CCP
— Contract Change Proposal
ASVIB
— algorithm scoreboard vibrations
IVSI
— Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator
EMPGS
— Electromechanical Power Generation Subsystem
ADIC
— Air Defense Intelligence Center
EMES
— electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
FIIN
— Federal Item Identification Number
ADU
— Ascent Driver Unit
FSIWG
— Flight System Interface Working Group
BUSHIPS
— Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC
AEC
— Aft Events Controller
LLCSC
— low-level computer software component
ATO
— Automatic Turn-On
AMC
— Army Missile Command
ACDNS
— attitude control, determination, and navigation
CDRR
— Contract Documentation Requirements Records
ACTA
— Activate Test Article
KDS
— Kennedy-Developed Software
ACES
— Acceptance Checkout and Evaluation System
CISS
— Centaur Integrated Support Structure
JSCM
— JSC Manual
KATE
— Knowledge-based Autonomous Test Engineer
AV
— Audiovisual
AMIC
— Automated Management Information Center
AGS
— antigravity suit
BSGE
— Bachelor of Science degree in general engineering
BARS
— Baseline Accounting and Reporting System
ADPS
— Acceptance Data Package System
AMIS
— Acquisition Management Information System
ACS
— Automated Control System
SRB
— Solid Rocket Boosters
LDEC
— Lunar Docking Events Controller
ANRA
— Air Navigation Radio Aid
GAEC
— Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
LSSRC
— Life Sciences Shuttle Research Centrifuge
AUASAM
— Automatic Aimpoint Selection And Maintenance
EEPROM
— electrically erasable read-only memory
KPRD
— KSC Program Requirements Document
CDF
— Central Data Facility
AA/AL
— automatic approach/autoland
ASRC
— Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
ALU
— arithmetic/logic unit
ERCM
— Engineering Requirements and Change Management
FMD&C
— flight mechanics, dynamics, and control
MEDS
— Mechanical Engineering Design System
CAS
— Column Address Strobe
ALCM
— Air-Launched Cruise Missile
DAF
— Data Analysis Facility
AGAP
— attitude gyro accelerometer package
AUTO-BF
— automatic body flap
CDQ
— certificate of qualification
A/FM
— arm firing mechanism
MACO
— Major Assembly Checkout
AP
— air pressure
AWAA
— attack warning and attack assessment
ILSWG
— Integrated Logistics Support Working Group
ABCAS
— Algorithm Beam Center And Shape
EODRS
— Earth observation data retrieval system
FSDU
— Frequency Synthesizer and Distribution Unit
AFTA
— Aft Frame Tilt Actuator
AGCA
— Automatic Ground-Controlled Approach
BSI
— Basic Shipping Instruction
APC
— Adaptive Payload Carrier
ER
— Equipment Room
EWM
— Engineering Wring-out Meeting
MPM
— Manipulator Positioning Mechanism
CCC
— Central Computer Complex
COSATI
— Committee On Scientific And Technical Information
EDLS
— Engineering Drawing Library System
C&W
— Caution and Warning
BCU
— Battery Control Unit
PM
— Post Meridiem
HDTV
— High-Definition Television
CPEI
— Computer Program End Item
AKA
— Active Keel Actuator
ATPG
— Automatic Test Program Generator
ARCS
— Aft Reaction Control Subsystem
ACLS
— automated control and landing system
PCD
— Process Control Document
ALPS
— Advanced Liquid Propulsion System
AFEC
— Award Fee Evaluation Committee
IORL
— Input/Output Requirements Language
ACCE
— Augmented Continuous Control Evaluator
ACC
— Aft Cargo Compartment
ATE
— Airborne Test Equipment
AFM
— Arm/Firing Mechanism
SR
— Service Request
MGSE
— Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
EVDE
— external visual display equipment
ACRS
— Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
HAR
— Hazard Analysis Report
CI
— Composite Index
EDSC
— Early Deployment System Concept
MM&TS
— master manufacturing and test schedule
AFSCF
— Air Force Systems Command Facility
CTV
— Crew Transfer Vehicle
ARMA
— Accumulator-Reservoir Manifold Assembly
ASRE
— American Society of Refrigerating Engineers
LLO
— Low Lunar Orbit
AMMM
— Autonomous Magnetic Momentum Management
LARSSYAA
— Laboratory for Application of Remote Sensing Aircraft Analysis
BDT
— Block Data Transfer
MCD
— Minimum Cost Design
VC
— Viet Cong
EDL
— Engineering Development Laboratory
BPMS
— Blood Pressure Measuring System
GSP-R
— guidance signal processor-repeater
CPDDS
— Computer Program Detail Design Specification
ALFT
— Approach and Landing Flight Test
ATS
— Automatic Terminal System
EOCR
— Engineering Order Control Record
GDSM
— Ground Data Systems Manager
SDO
— Solar Dynamics Observatory
APM
— Associate Program Manager
CORE
— Common Operational Research Equipment
AGOSS
— Automated Ground Operations Scheduling System
ADS
— Air Data Sensor
ARS
— Atmospheric Revitalization System
APTI
— Actions Per Time Interval
IRBM
— Intermediate-range ballistic missile
ACIL
— Automatic Controlled Instrument Landing
CWEU
— Caution and Warning Electronics Unit
AP
— Accelerometer Package
EMK
— Emergency Medical Kit
EMM
— Electromechanical Mockup
GPU
— Ground Power Unit
ABM
— Antiballistic Missile
BUOU
— Backup Optical Unit
EICD
— Experiment Interface Control Document
EMN
— Engineering Management Network
GSVP
— Ground Support Verification Plan
AIU
— Abort Interface Unit
ATVCD
— Ascent Thrust Vector Control Driver
CL
— Confidence Level
APDL
— Ada programming design language
CUT
— Coordinated Universal Time
ACCESS
— Assembly Concept For Construction Of Erectable Space
FSD&P
— flight systems design and performance
DTCW
— Data Transfer Command Word
EPDS
— Electrical Power Distribution System
CA
— Completion of Assembly
LAM
— Liquid Apogee Motor
AFSSD
— Air Force Space Systems Division
ELB
— Electrical Load Bank
BMO
— Ballistic Missile Organization
MRIR
— medium-resolution infrared radiometer
FISA
— Facility Inspection Shakedown Acceptance
APSAP
— auxiliary propulsion system aft pod
ETR
— Eastern Test Range (ESME Preferred)
LASV
— low-altitude supersonic vehicle
GL
— Government Leased
EPD&C
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
G/S
— Glide Slope
AMCM
— Advanced Missions Cost Model
AOD
— Analog Output Differential
ASSD
— Autonetics Strategic Systems Division
ADAM
— Automated Distributed Architecture Model
DK
— Display Keyboard
ARIES
— Astronomical Radio Interferometric Earth Surveying
CCBD
— Configuration Control Board Directive
CWBS
— Contract Work Breakdown Structure
MER
— Mission Evaluation Room
FM/CW
— frequency-modulated continuous wave
D&P
— Drain and Purge
AFWSG
— Air Force Weapons System Group
GBSS
— Ground-Based Surveillance System
ALE
— Airport Lighting Equipment
ASCE
— Airlock Signal Conditioning Electronics
HICAMP
— Highly Calibrated Airborne Measurements Program
PD
— Program Directive
AFRSI
— Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation
AERO
— Aeroballistics
DIPEC
— Defense Industrial Plant Equipment Center
IACS
— Inertial Attitude Control System
APK
— accelerometer package
GDP
— Generalized Documentation Processor
ESV
— Emergency Shutoff Valve
BAC
— Budget At Completion
ADSA
— alternate demonstration structural article
AOT
— Alignment Optical Telescope
BFL
— Back Focal Length
FSRS
— Flight System Recording System
EVD
— External Visual Display
PPS
— Precise Positioning System
A/M
— auto/manual
FSD
— Flight Simulation Division (JSC)
BIC
— Bus Interface Controller
AICS
— Action Item Closeout Sheet
AFO
— Abort From Orbit
ALCOA
— Aluminum Corporation Of America
ADF
— Automatic Display Finder
PIN
— Product Identification Number
JAEIC
— Joint Atomic Energy Intelligence Committee
AMBD
— automated maintenance data base
CAR
— Corrective Action Report
CASO
— Cancellation Addendum Sales Order
ANI
— Authorized, Not Implemented
JSTARS
— Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System
FTS
— Federal Telephone System
AEDS
— Analog Event Distribution System
ETB
— Equipment Transfer Bag
AFPD
— Authorization for Program Development
AFESD
— Air Force Electronic Systems Division
FM/FM
— Frequency Modulation/Frequency Multiplexing
AMCR
— Automated Master Change Record
ANC
— Active Nutation Control
ACO
— acceptance checkout
HUL
— Hardware Utilization List
NHB
— NASA Handbook
AFSTC
— Air Force Space Technology Command
AMRF
— Automated Manufacturing Research Facility
AHS
— Aft Heat Shield
APUS
— Auxiliary Power Unit Subsystem
ATS
— Automatic Test Set
ATTS
— Automatic Telemetry Tracking System
FLR
— Flight Log Recorder
AR
— Atmospheric Revitalization
ICBC
— Imax Cargo Bay Camera
AFPR
— Air Force Plant Representative
CM&S
— Communications Maintenance and Storage
ALCA
— automatic level-control assembly
LACI
— Laser Autostigmatic Cube Interferometer
ASSO
— Assistant System Security Officer
BR
— Bit Rate
FOMR
— Flight Operations Management Room
GTLV
— government-furnished target launch vehicle
AHI
— Artificial Horizon Indicator
NM
— New Millennium
AIST
— Abbreviated Integration System Test
CRISP
— Computer Resources Integrated Support Plan
MSFP
— Manned Space Flight Program
APO
— Automated Purchase Order
CRERS
— crew rescue and equipment retrieval system
KBAC
— Kennedy Booster Assembly Contractor
ARD
— Abort Region Determinator
ADAES
— advanced data assessment expert system
USN
— United Space Network
CADU
— Control And Display Unit
ETPY
— electronic control assembly thrust vector pitch and yaw
AFSA
— Air Force study and analysis
AICC
— Action Item Control Card
BCE
— Bus Control Element
CML
— Commands and Measurement List
AC
— Auxiliary Computer
AGCU
— air/ground cooling unit
AAP
— analog autopilot
ARAP
— Aeronautical Research Associates of Princeton
AA/AL
— airplane avionics/autoland
ADTA
— Air Data Transducer Assembly
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Station
BATSE
— Burst and Transient Source Experiment
EGRET
— Energetic Gamma Ray Explorer Telescope
IFOT
— In-Flight Operations And Training
ASA
— Abort Sensor Assembly
ACLC
— Adaptive Communication Live Controller
AAS
— Advanced Antenna System
FOGM
— Fiber-Optic Guided Missile
ACN
— Acceptance Change Notice
ATC
— Active Thermal Control
DAE
— Data Acquisition Equipment
HANE
— High-Altitude Nuclear Explosion
ICAAD
— interactive computer-aided analysis and design
FCPS
— Fuel Cell Power System (Subsystem)
LET
— Linear Energy Transfer (in Spacecraft Power Systems)
AFSIE
— Air Force standard items and equipment
BP
— Back Pressure
AISD
— Autonetics ICBM Systems Division
GIDS
— General-purpose Interactive Display System
APSS
— Atmospheric Pressure Supply Subsystem
AFETR
— Air Force Eastern Test Range
ARN
— action and reply notice
EP
— Equivalent Person
APSE
— Ada programming support environment
AT
— Action Time
AN
— Alphanumeric
FMOFEV
— First Manned Orbital Flight With EVA
PDL
— Ponce de Leon
ILAS
— Instrument Landing Approach System
EDLN
— Engineering DeveloPment Logic Network
ADT
— Air Data Transfer
AFSCF
— Air Force Space Command Facility
AGI
— Agreement Item
AB
— Airborne Brigade's
ATLAS
— analysis of thrust structure loads and stresses
TDRS
— Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
ICWG
— Interface Control Working Group
ACRES
— automated change request and evaluation system
HFCT
— Hydraulic Flight Control Test
EOPAP
— Earth and Ocean Physics Application Program
DCN
— Document Change Notice
ALSS
— Airlock Support System
ASRS
— Automated Shuttle Requirement System
ACF
— American Car and Foundry
GME
— Gimbal Module Electronics
FOPSS
— flight operation product scheduling system
DOC
— Data Operations Control
ALCA
— Aft Load Controller Assembly
L/O
— Lift-off
AVE
— Atmospheric Variability Experiment
AMG
— Angle of the Middle Gimbal
AOL
— Area Of Launch
AIP
— Avionics Integration Plan
GETL
— Ground Elapsed Time of Landing
FBM
— fleet ballistic missile submarine
AID
— Audit Item Disposition
ASB
— Airlock Stowage Bag
MLF
— MDM Launch Forward
GRO
— Gamma Ray Observatory (NASA)
ASFTS
— auxiliary system function test stand
IBT
— International Brotherhood of Teamsters
APIF
— Automated Process Information File
ABC
— Ada browse capability
AWACS
— Advanced Warning and Control System
ARTS
— Automated Retrieval and Tracking System
AOFEE
— advanced orbiter flight evaluation experiment
ACC
— Auxiliary Crew Compartment
MIMS
— Medical Information Management System
CDH
— Constant Delta Height
DRRD
— Design Requirements Review Disposition
AFBMD
— Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
ISL
— Inertial Systems Laboratory
C-C
— center-to-center
CADDS
— computer-aided design and drafting system
ASC
— Airlock Support Component
MEE
— Mission-Essential Equipment
AFPC
— Air Force Program Control
APA
— Antenna Pointing Assembly
FLSC
— flexible linear-shaped charge
ADS
— Angular Displacement Sensor
BV
— Boost Vehicle
BCD
— Baseline Concept Definition
COQ
— Certificate Of Qualification
ALSS
— Advanced Life Support System
DMO
— Data Management Office
BDD
— Baseline Definition Document
AFT
— Active Fine Tracker
ACV
— air-cushion vehicle
CCD
— Checkout Command Decoder
ABMO
— Antiballistic Missile Office
WP
— Working Party
EMWA
— Engineering Minor Work Authorization
ALASAT
— Air-Launched Antisatellite
ARAP
— Astronaut Rescue Air Pack
AFETRM
— Air Force Eastern Test Range Manual
BPI
— Boost Phase Intercept
FSED
— full-scale engineering development (US)
ASTB
— AGN&C Simulation Test Bed
AOCP
— ac on-board computer program
AFSCS
— Air Force Satellite Communications System
ATRS
— Automated Training Records System
GADG
— Gravity or Acceleration Due to Gravity
FO-FS
— fail operational/fail safe
APPS
— Auxiliary Payload Power System
AB
— Airborne Battlefield
AI
— altitude indicator
AFFTC/RPL
— Air Force Flight Test Center/Rocket Propulsion
NSC
— Network Systems Corporation
FSSE
— Flight Sensor Stimuli Equipment
AZEL
— azimuth and elevation
LASERCOM
— laser communications payload
BOC
— Base Operations Contract
FUSE
— Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Explorer
HFT
— Horizontal Flight Test
ATS
— Administrative Telephone System
HCP
— Hydraulic Circulation Pump
CCP
— Computer Control Panel
ASPSL
— ASPP Sortie Laboratory
EHA
— electrohydraulic actuator
ACE
— Automatic Checkout Equipment
I&Q
— in phase and quadrature
AL
— Autoland
GTF
— Ground Test Facility
ASCS
— Atmospheric Storage and Control Section
AMC
— Aft Motor Controller
ADRL
— Automatic Drawing Release List
HFTS
— Horizontal Flight Test Simulator
APT
— Astronaut Preference Test
AIR
— Adaptive Intercommunication Requirement
ESG
— Executive Steering Group
C-C
— Carbon-Carbon
DPD
— Data Procurement Document
ACSN
— Advance Change Schedule Notice
CYI
— Canary Islands
ASI
— Amended Shipping Instructions
BCRD
— Basic Consolidated Requirements Document
AOP
— Assembly Operations Plan
ASFT
— Abbreviated System Functional Test
LAC
— Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
FLPS
— Flight Load Planning System
GFERD
— government-furnished equipment requirement description
APUT
— Auxiliary Power Unit Test
HIM
— Hardware Interface Module
ALE
— Airborne Laser Experiment
ARIS
— ALS Requirements Information System
BTC
— Bus Tie Contractor
ADP
— Acceptance Documentation Package
GIRD
— Ground Integration Requirements Document
OD
— Orbit Determination
CWFSP
— Caution and Warning/Fire Suppression Panel
BSR
— Bite Status Register
ANC
— Air Force-Navy-civil
AFTP
— Air Force test procedure
DDDS
— Digital Data Distribution System
ICG
— In-Flight Coverall Garment
ALASS
— Alternate Low-Altitude Surveillance System
AMAL
— Aviation Medical Acceleration Laboratory
CGP
— Central Grounding Point
ARMS
— Automated Requirements Management System
FMP
— Facility Management Plan
ALPS
— Approach and Landing Procedures Simulator
ILSMT
— Integrated Logistics Support Management Team
BMDSCOM
— Ballistic Missile Defense Systems Command
AEOP
— Adaptive Electro-Optical Processor
ALSGEM
— ALS global evaluation module
AFATL
— Air Force Armaments Test Laboratory
CCDR
— Contractor Critical Design Review
BTE
— Bench Test Equipment
CCF
— Central Computer Facility
GR/EP
— graphite-epoxy
ALRC
— Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company
ACC
— advanced carbon-carbon
LFA
— logistics/functional analysis
ADPA
— Air Data Probe Assembly
CMA
— China Meteorological Administration
BSA
— bus status/alternate bus table
AOPM
— Airline Operations Planning Model
APGC
— Air Proving Ground Command
FACC
— Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation
HTO
— Horizontal Takeoff
ATS
— Analog Tone Signal
BAIR
— Breathing Air
ATA
— Assembly Test Article
EID
— End Item Documentation
MAR
— Multiple Access Return
CBP
— Connector Bracket Power
HIGED
— Handbook of Instructions for Ground Equipment Designers
ASF
— Atmospheric Science Facility
FEAT
— Final Engineering Acceptance Test
AF/IN
— Air Force/Intelligence
LRO
— Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
CAP
— Control Account Plan
EPDU
— Electrical Power Distribution Unit
ATIS
— Automatic Terminal Information System
ABTCU
— active baseplate thermal control unit
AMEU
— Alpha/Mach Indicator Electronic Unit
LEC
— Lockheed Electronics Company
FSLP
— First Spacelab Payload
AMPM
— Agency Mission Planning Model
EPDC
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control
DABS
— Discrete Address Beacon System
DESHE
— distributed expert system hosting environment
LMSC
— Lockheed Missiles and Space Corporation
DEDA
— Data Entry and Display Assembly
LDC
— Lot Date Code
IFU
— Interface Unit
CITS
— Central Integrated Test System
FPU
— floating-point unit
IT&V
— Integrated Test and Verification
ADA
— Adaptive Diagnostic Authoring
FRDI
— Flight Research and Development Instrumentation
ALC
— Aft Load Controller
ASST
— American Society for Steel Treating
GEOSEPS
— Geosynchronous Solar Electric Propulsion Stage
EPGCS
— electrical power generation and control subsystem
AOCRD
— acceptance and operational checkout requirements
PSS
— Portable Spacecraft Simulator
ATS
— Atlantic Tracking Ship
APPF
— Automated Payload Processing Facility
BA
— Bank Angle
HF/DF
— Hydrogen Fluoride/Deuterium Fluoride
AMX
— AM Transmitter-Receiver
AC
— Advanced Composite
ATP-FC
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing fire control
GSIF
— Ground Station Interface Facility
AIOD
— Ascent Insertion On-Orbit Deorbit
AMPM
— Agency Planning Manifeset
FPR
— Federal Procurement Regulation
C/O
— Changeout
ATC/FTD
— Air Training Command/Field Training Detachment
AWG
— Activation Working Group
ASAT
— Antisatellite
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Reliability Tip
ADABECS
— airborne demonstration advanced beam extraction am
CDR
— Conceptual Design Review
FSY
— Factor of Safety Yield
CCL
— Critical Characteristics List
MPICD
— mission-peculiar interface control document
IFTM
— in-flight test and maintenance
AVRCS
— attitude, velocity, reaction control system
ATC
— Ablative Thrust Control
GSPF
— Ground Software Production Facility
ALSEMP
— ALS Engineering Management Plan
TRK
— Track
HR&T
— heat rejection and transport
DLH
— Direct Labor Hour
BB
— Breadboard
LISA
— Laser Inferometer Space Antenna
CBA
— C-Band Transponder Antenna
AMSC
— advanced military space flight capability
BDCR
— Baseline Document Change Request
ATOLL
— Acceptance Test of Launch Language
DPAS
— Defense Priorities and Allocation System
AMPD
— Applied Materials Physics Division
GEODSS
— ground-based electro-optical deep-space surveillance
CCM
— Crew/Cargo Module
HFTF
— Horizontal Flight Test Facility
IGY
— International Geophysical Year (1 July 1957 - 31 December 1958)
COGMAN
— center of gravity of payload manifest
ATTACK
— advanced threat technology attack coordination and
EIU
— Engine Interface Unit
CWS
— Caution and Warning System
KDD
— Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
BCD
— Budget Change Document
EDPC
— Electronic Data Processing Center
HBW
— Hot Bridge Wire
CCF
— Converter Compressor Facility
FIV
— Fuel Isolation Valve
HILS
— hardware-in-the-loop simulation
LHA
— Local Hour Angle
CSO
— Complex Safety Office
AJCS
— Automated Job Card System
EBC
— Emulated Buffer Computer
AFEV
— Air Force experiment vehicle
CAA
— Cost Account Authorization
GGVM
— gas generator valve module
DCAR
— Design Corrective Action Report
IAV
— Inventory Adjustment Voucher
ATS
— Assembly Trusses and Structure
ASSH
— Advanced Space Systems Hardening
ATPSE
— acquisition, tracking, and pointing system emulator
CPFF/IF
— cost plus fixed fee/incentive fee
ASCS
— Atmosphere Storage and Control Subsystem
MML
— master measurement list
EFCS
— Earth-fixed coordinate system
GPAS
— general-purpose airborne simulator
AMCC
— ADL Master Control Console
AMTAS
— automatic modal tuning and analysis system
AFP
— Ariane-Furnished Property
RID
— Review Item Disposition
CUB
— Commonality Usage Board
CWEA
— Caution and Warning Electronic Assembly
ADP
— Architecture Decision Point
DDCS
— Data Distribution and Command System
C&P
— Contracts and Pricing
APES
— Advanced Processor Emulator System
ADS
— Advisory and Directive System
AMDCS
— assurance management document control system
CARB
— Central Acquisition Review Board
ASLU
— Antenna Select Logic Unit
APS
— Attitude Propulsion System
SA
— System Administrator
SIP
— Summer Internship Program
ASRS
— Automated Support Requirements System
AFAD
— Armed Forces Acquisition Document
FMK
— Field Modification Kit
EHC
— Electrical Heating Control
APPLE
— advanced propulsion payload effect
AMDS
— Advanced Missions Docking System
ID&CS
— ID&C subsystem
DS&R
— Data Storage and Retrieval
ARQ
— Automatic Request
HPPF
— Horizontal Payloads Processing Facility
KU
— Keyboard Unit
PSM
— Procurement Strategy Meeting
CB
— Center of Buoyancy
KKV
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle
AD
— Air Density
AMS
— actuation mechanism subsystem
F-F
— face-to-face
BECO
— Booster Engine Cutoff
C&T
— Communication and Tracking
IV&V
— Independent Validation and Verification
CDUM
— coupling display unit IMU
SNR
— Signal Noise Ratio
UPN
— Universal Product Number
DU
— Display Unit
CDB
— Command Data Base
APE
— Arithmetic Processing Extension
DBP
— Design Baseline Program
MBE
— Minority Business Enterprise
MHC
— Manipulator Hand Controller
ARS
— ALS Release System
ATA
— Abort Time Assembly
IPTR
— in-process technical review
AI
— Anti-Icing
ATT
— acceptance thermal testing
IOCU
— Input/Output Control Unit
AMR
— Area-to-Mass Ratio
ER
— Eastern Range
IHSR
— Integrated Hardware/Software Review
CM
— Crew Module
AMF
— Abort Motor Facility
ASPR
— armed service procurement regulation
AFS
— Air Force Standard
GPVS
— General-Purpose Visual Simulator
GDDM
— Graphical Data Display Manager
AC
— Assembly Complete
ADB
— auxiliary memory data output bus
ACT
— Acquisition Coarse Tracker
BIBIB
— back-illuminated blocked impurity band
ATM
— Apollo Telescope Mount (on Skylab)
DRI
— Data Rate Indicator
GDCA
— General Dynamics Convair Aircraft
HCRB
— Hardware Configuration Review Board
AS/CP
— attitude set/control panel
FUO
— Follow-up Output
FSPL
— free-space-path loss
BDW
— burst detector EMP sensor
ALOSA
— algorithm line-of-sight angle
ILRV
— Integral Launch and Reentry Vehicle
MOI
— moments of inertia
CCIM
— Command Computer Input Multiplexer
APS
— Automated Planning System
ITVE
— Integrated Technology Validation Experiment
BP
— Boilerplate
CPSD
— cross-power spectral density
ATM
— Ascent Trajectory Model
EDPM
— Electronic Data Processing Machine
APP
— Advance Procurement Package
AFPM
— Air Force program manager
CBE
— Connector Bracket Experiment
CETA
— Crew and Equipment Translation Aid
CDQR
— Critical Design and Qualification Review
DAAT
— Distributed Architecture Analysis Tool
MEECN
— Minimum Essential Emergency Communication Network
MBFP
— Manufacturing Build and Flow Plan
ADCOM
— air defense command
CETF
— Critical Evaluation Task Force
MIEWF
— master integrated engineering work file
CCSR
— Carbon-Carbon Survivable Radiator
JPASO
— Joint Pacific Area Scheduling Office
IDMRS
— intermediate depot maintenance requirements
APN
— ACE Problem Notice
H/C
— head count
CDBFR
— Common Data Buffer
AO
— Acoustic-Optical
CCA
— communications carrier assembly
EVAS
— Extravehicular Activity System
DAS
— Data Archive System
GSEL
— Ground Support Equipment List
CDB
— Central Data Buffer
CDPIS
— Command Data Processing and Instrumentation System
ATPA
— Alpha Temperature Probe Assembly
ASPS
— annular suspension and pointing system
AISTR
— advanced interferometric system technology requirement
FCU
— Fluid Checkout Unit
APTE
— Automated Production Test Equipment
CAP
— Capability Assurance Program
COSPAC
— cost/schedule planning and control
MEB
— main electronics box
DPT
— Design Proof Test
DAFT
— Data Acquisition Frequency Table
AES
— Advanced Electrical Schematic
ATDF
— Automated Test Development Folder
DIPS
— Dynamic Isotope Power System
CAPSS
— Computer-Aided Planning and Scheduling System
ADPSSM
— ADP system security monitor
DBUR
— Data Bank Update Request
AMS
— Administrative Messaging System
EVCU
— Extravehicular Communications Umbilical
ACE
— Array Combining Experiment
GPD
— Gimbal Position Display
MITIL
— MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
DIGIKON
— digital control analysis software
CMRB
— Contractor Material Review Board
INR
— Inertial Reference
ATP
— Advanced Technical Payroll
AMTD
— Automatic Magnetic Tape Dissemination
WMAP
— Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe
CVF
— Circular Variable Filter
GE-AESD
— General Electric Aerospace Electronics Systems
HSV
— hypersonic vehicle
EPDCS
— Electrical Power Distribution and Control System
DRAT
— Data Requirements Analysis Tool
BFC
— Body Flap Control
P2P
— Point-To-Point
AT
— Assembly Truss
ASI
— Augmented Spark Indicator
ACT
— acquisition, control, and test
ASDTIC
— analog-signal-to-discrete-time-interval converter
ATS
— Automatic Transcribing System
FPPR
— Fixed Price with Price Revision
AI
— Altimeter Indicator
EPPSS
— electrical power/pyro sequential system
C/A
— code standard positioning service
DRA
— Document Release Authorization
DSARC
— Defense System Acquisition Review Committee
LMIF
— Lower Mechanical Integration Frame
ETV
— Electrical Test Vehicle
APS
— Auxiliary Propulsion System
LSG
— Linear Sequence Generator
CCS
— Central Control Section
D/VD
— Data/Voice Data
AETB
— alumina-enhanced thermal barrier
HEMIL
— hardware evaluator, man in loop
ALERT
— Acute Launch Emergency Restraint Tip
APS
— Aft Propulsion System
CAAT
— Computer-Aided Assembly Tool
INSB
— Indium Antimonide
BDY
— burst detector optical sensor
SAC
— Senate Appropriations Committee
AF/DBS
— areal fluid data base system
FACS
— Finance and Control System
FPB
— Fuel Preburner
APC
— Airborne Particle Counter
MDU
— mission data unit
ABS
— air-break switch
AR
— Acceptance Readiness
BDA
— Backup Drive Amplifier
EDS
— Edit and Decommutation System
CDF
— Combined Data File
BSTS
— Boost Surveillance Tracking System
CFT
— cross-functional team
EVSU
— Extravehicular Space Unit
MALT
— Model Assembly List Transmittal
AGOES
— Advanced Geosynchronous Observation Environment Satellite
BCE
— Backup Control Electronics
CGAU
— Cabin Gas Analysis Unit
AP
— atmospheric and space physics
AGE
— air/ground equipment
MAR
— Mission Analysis Room
CSDM
— Computer System Diagnostic Manual
BSR
— Basic System Release
ACD
— Anti-Carryover Device
AC
— Application Controller
CAP
— Competitive Access Provider
ARPCS
— Atmospheric Revitalization Pressure Control System
ANA
— Air Force-Navy aeronautical bulletin
MBK
— Medications and Bandage Kit
AFSLV
— Air Force space launch vehicle
GDSD
— Ground Data Systems Division
COSTA
— Cost Accounting (Code)
CCAS
— Contractor Cost Accrual System
BMFT
— German D-1 Spacelab Payload
DBE
— Data Bus Element
DDPS
— Digital Data Processing System
IMAS
— Institutional Management Accounting System
CIWG
— Cargo Integration Working Group
BD
— Binary Decoder
BPT
— Body Point
ASO
— Administrator Staff Office
GCO
— Ground Checkout
ASE
— Automatic Support Equipment
FACR
— first-article configuration review
AIST
— Advanced Interferometric System Technology
C&D
— communication and data
ASAP
— Advanced Sensor Analysis Program
AESOP
— an easy system of programming
APS
— Ascent Propulsion System
METVC
— main engine thrust vector control
AMC
— Air Material Command
ARTS
— Advanced Remote Tracking Station
AES
— Atmosphere Exchange System
HEDI
— High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor
EDPE
— Electronic Data Processing Equipment
ARTS
— Automated Restricted Tracking System
APR
— Advance Parts Release
AOPL
— Advance Order Parts List
DD&CS
— Dedicated Display and Control Subsystem
AMT
— Auxiliary Master Tape
CC
— Convolutional Coding
FPSS
— fine-pointing sun sensor
IOM
— Input/Output Module
CMRR
— Common Mode Rejection Ration
DPCL
— dedicated payload communication link
GSERD
— Ground Support Equipment Recommendation Data
AFP888
— designation for P80-1 spacecraft
GDBS
— Generalized Data Base System
APIRL
— authorized procurement information requirements list
CDN
— CDR Discrepancy Notice
DAF
— Data Archive Facility
APS
— Auxiliary Power Subsystem
BLV
— Bleed Valve
DDPF
— Dedicated Display Processing Function
CCSD
— Chrysler Corporation Space Division
SCR
— Strip Chart Recorder
AFSATCOM
— Air Force satellite communication(s)
BSW
— BFS software
ALDC
— Automatic Load and Drive Control
LAMMR
— large-antenna multichannel microwave radiometer
BDA
— Bermuda Island
BCLS
— Base Cardiac Life Support
ETL
— Environmental Test Laboratory
BC
— Broadcast
MLL
— MDM Launch Left
G-G
— ground to ground
ADC
— Analog-to-Digital Computer
AL-LI
— aluminum lithium
CC
— Closing Coil
GCI
— ground-controlled interception
FOBS
— Fractional Orbit Bombing System
C/O
— Contamination/Overpressure
DLAT
— Destructive Lot Acceptance Testing
C/SCSC
— cost and schedule control system criteria
G/T
— Gain to Noise Temperature Ratio
BB
— Baseband signal
ALCOM
— Algorithm Line-Of-Sight Comparison
DHE
— Data Handling Equipment
HX
— Heat Exchanger
SEF
— Sustaining Engineering Facility
ASC
— auxiliary switch normally closed
BTU
— Bus Terminal Unit
ARABSAT
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
BOS
— Backup Operating System
AMU
— Attitude Match Update
FCW
— Format Control Words
ABJIT
— algorithm beam jitter
ASTP
— Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
DTRD
— Development Test Requirements Document
BF
— Body Flap
AVT
— Acceptance Vibration Testing
ASCADS
— Aft Station Command and Data System
AMSD
— Autonetics Marine Systems Division
CWT
— Code Walk-Through
AES
— American Electroplaters Society
CAU
— Customer Acquisition Unit
CBW
— Constant Bandwidth
NCO
— National Coordination Office
ASTIA
— Armed Services Technical Information Agency
EFSSS
— Engine Failure Sensing and Shutdown System
CDF
— Circuit Design Fabrication
GFS
— Government-Furnished Software
ARAR
— Accident Risk Assessment Report
FMDM
— flexible multiplexer/demultiplexer
AMPTE
— Active Magnetospheric Particle Tracer Explorer
DF/CMB
— data formatter and command monitor bus
EBU
— Eyeballs Up (-GZ)
HFCL
— Hydraulic Flight Control Laboratory
C&D
— controls and displays
EMON
— Exception Monitoring
ITRB
— Integrated Technical Review Board
BRAVO
— Business Risk and Value of Operation in Space
B/O
— Breakout
LAPSS
— Large-Area Pulse Solar Simulator
TCA
— Transformational Communications Architecture
KTF
— Kauai Test Facility
CSN
— Customer Source Number
CD
— Countdown
CARR
— Customer Acceptance Readiness Review
FDU
— Fluid Distribution Unit
CFI
— Card Format Identifier
EMSP
— Enhanced Modular Signal Processor
FPQ
— fixed, special-purpose radar
AIS
— Airlock Illumination Subassembly
G&NS
— guidance and navigation system
AHCS
— Advanced Helicopter Control System
CNRL
— Communications and Navigation Research Laboratory
ACC
— Automatic Control Console
DDCS
— Document and Data Control System
DER
— Drawing Error Report
HERT
— Headquarters Emergency Relocation Team
LEFM
— Linear Elasticity Fracture Mechanics
AND
— Air Force-Navy design
APP
— Approach Astrophysics Payload
G/A
— ground to air
APT
— Airborne Pointer Tracker
CBX
— C-Band Transponder
DWI
— Data Word In
BD
— Binary Digit
COLA
— cost-of-living adjustment/allowance
OCR
— Operations Control Room
ICRB
— Interface Change Review Board
ALIO
— Activity-Level-Independent Operation
CU
— Configuration Unit
HEL
— High-Energy Laser (US)
GPIO
— general-purpose input and output
H&K
— Homing and Kill
AMF
— apogee memory image
EEL
— Electrical Equipment List
BOP
— Baseline Operations Plan
GSBCA
— General Services Board of Contract Appeals
ELN
— Digital Equipment Corporation's real-time operating sn
ETT
— Estimated Time Of Track
CELSS
— Controlled Ecological Life Support System
ARA
— Auxiliary Recovery Antenna
CCZ
— Command and Control Zone
BAS
— Breathing Air System
ERRC
— expendability, recoverability, and repair capability
AMS
— Antenna Management System
GOSS
— Ground Operational Support System
AOSP
— Advanced On-Board Signal Processor
ARSDA
— Advanced Radiation Space Defense Application
FH
— Flex Hose
B/L
— Baseline
ATA
— Aft Test Article
ILSA
— Integrated Logistics Support Analysis
ESTF
— Electronic System Test Facility
BMDATC
— Ballistic Missile Defense Advanced Technology Center
ATC
— ATE Computer
HBBW
— half-beam bandwidth
AOIS
— Automatic Optical Inspection System
ATS
— Asynchronous Task Storage
ASATS
— antisatellite simulation
DPDM
— differential pulse-duration modulation
CTRS
— Component Test Requirements Specifications
ISDC
— International Space Development Conference
FSSS
— Future Strategic Systems Study
AM
— Assurance Management
FDSCU
— fluid distribution system control unit
DCIB
— Data Communication Input Buffer
EIASN
— End Item Assembly Sequence Number
OSO
— Office of Space Operations
GDSO
— Ground Data Systems Officer
LVLH
— local vertical/local horizontal
CCT
— computer-compatible tape
FOG
— Fiber-Optic Gyro
CHR
— Cooper-Harper Rating
AL
— airlock
AM
— Actuator Mechanism
GCMR
— Ground Control Message Request
ADS
— Attitude Determination Subsystem
DTMO
— Development, Test, and Mission Operations
ATOP
— ADA Technology Operational Planning
MITTS
— Mobile Igor Tracking Telescope System
DIS
— Data Interface System
CUC
— Computer Usage Control
EURECA
— European Retrievable Carrier
LAIRT
— Large-Aperture Infrared Telescope
CDAS
— Core Design Analysis Simulation
EEP
— Electronic Equipment Package
AFWAL/ML
— Air Force Wright Aeronautical Lals Laboratory
JIC
— Job Instruction Card
CIC
— Capital Investment Council
FCSS
— Fuel Cell Servicing System
BPO
— Blanket Purchase Order
DES
— Data Exchange System
APS
— Automatic Processing System
AMS
— Amplifier Subsystem
ASP
— Acquisition Strategy Planning
MSCL
— Measurement Standards and Calibration Laboratory
C&C
— command and control (also C2)
CDC
— Confined Detonating Cord
DLR
— Deutschen Zentrum fur Luft und Raumfahrt
IFRU
— In-Flight Replaceable Unit
CCMS
— checkout, control, and monitor subsystem
AMI
— Apogee Memory Image
DCO
— Detailed Checkout
BS
— Block Specification
GCHX
— Ground Cooling Heat Exchanger
ITU
— Input Terminal Unit
BU&C/O
— buildup and checkout
C&TS
— Communications and Tracking System
KSA
— Ku-band Single Access
GATE
— Generic Automatic Test Equipment
ESS
— Earth System Science
GTE
— General Telephone and Electronics
GIA
— general-purpose computer interface adapter
CWLM
— Caution and Warning Limit Module
FUB
— Forward Utility Bridge
PPS
— Payload Planning System
CMC
— Center Management Council
POLAR
— Polar Plasma Laboratory
EIT
— Entry Interface Time
IOE
— Input/Output Error Log Table
FACI
— first-article configuration inspection
HYDAC
— hybrid digital-analog computer
FCSTF
— Fuel Cell System Test Facility
ASP
— Airborne Science Program
GEDAC
— General Electric Detection and Automatic Correction
CARM
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Model
DETA
— Diethylene Triamine
CT
— Crawler Transporter
AVE
— Automatic Volume Expansion
ICDU
— Inertial Coupling Data Unit
ARRS
— air recovery and rescue service
ATP
— Airborne Tracking and Pointing
BLS
— Bottom Left Side
CCCD
— Crew Compartment Configuration Drawing
MELI
— Master Equipment List Index
CDNR
— CDR Discrepancy Notice Record
CTPD
— Crew Training and Procedures Division
CCFF
— Cape Canaveral Forecast Facility
FPCA
— Forward Power Controller Assembly
SPS
— Spectrum Planning Subcommittee
APLIS
— automated payload ICD system
CAP
— Cost Account Plan(s)
AS&ASD
— Autonetics Sensors and Aircraft Systems Division
EGF
— Electrical Grapple Fixture
DRMR
— disposition report on MR
FCRT
— Flight Display CRT
BOSO
— Ballistic Orbital Support Operations
CAS
— Command Augmentation System
DMES
— dimethylethoxys
BTR
— Bus Transfer
DCEA
— Digital Control Electronics Assembly
FNT
— Failure Notification Telex
CSAT
— Combined Systems Acceptance Test
ESS
— Engineering Support System
BRM
— Biological Research Module
BMAS
— Body-Mounted Accelerometer System
ATDP
— Acceptance Test Data Package
CCRF
— Consolidated Communication Recording Facility
BSI
— Boeing Services International
MFBP
— Manufacturing Flow And Build Plan
DCASMA
— Defense Contract Administration Services Management Area
CDC
— Classified Document Control
SC
— Switching Center
MOPIS
— missile operations intercommunications system
EOQ
— End of Quarter
CCL
— Commonality Candidate List
GTE
— General Telephone Electric
CCS
— Command and Communication System
CDB
— Computer Data Bus
ITSS
— Integrated Tactical Surveillance System
CSDD
— Control Systems Development Division
CRI
— Certification Requirements Index
CEIAC
— Coastal Engineering Information Analysis Center
BSM
— Booster Separation Motor
COMM
— Communications Module
DR&A
— Data Requirements and Analysis
CIMS
— Consolidated Information Management System
CC
— Cost Center
CDG
— Concept Development Group
ADS
— Action Document Summary
FLTSATCOM
— fleet satellite communications
CMDB
— Configuration Management Data Base
DECA
— display/AGAP electronic control assembly
DUA
— Digital Uplink Assembly
AWL
— Automated Wire List
FBCS
— fixed-base crew station
CCME
— Contract Change Mass Estimate
IPPB
— Illustrated Provisioning Parts Breakdown
CCPDSR
— communications center processing and display system
ADS
— Ascent Design System
DOVAP
— Doppler Velocity and Position
GEOMOD
— geometric modeler
CCVA
— Chamber Coolant Valve Actuator
CADS
— Command and Data Simulator
B&P
— Budgetary and Planning
AMS
— Attached Manipulator System
IMO
— Integration Management Officer
C&C
— communication and control
CACB
— Center Aisle Connector Bracket
BT
— Burn Time (Engine)
CSSE
— Control System Simulation Equipment
EBS
— Emergency Breathing Subsystem
ANVIL
— CAD tool
CCR
— Control Center Rack
ASAP
— ACE Shuttle Application Processing
BUAER
— Bureau of Aeronautics
CMRS
— Configuration Management Requirements Standard
EPRN
— Emergency Program Release Notice
RFS
— Radio Frequency Surveillance
C-TO-C
— computer-to-computer
CITE
— cargo integration test equipment
EEH
— EMU electrical harness
CAPS
— Crew Activity Planning System
BEAF
— Beam Expander Alignment Function
DBI
— Data Base Interface
EAL
— equipment airlock
APWL
— Automatically Processed Wire List
BTR
— Burn Time Remaining
ELDV
— Electrically Operated Depressurization Valve
BNS
— Bomb Navigation System
ESDP
— External Sensor Data Processing
LLTIL
— long-lead-time items list
IDMM
— Intermediate and Depot Maintenance Manual
ARGMA
— Army Rocket and Guided Missile Agency
LSP
— Least Significant Portion
AM
— Antenna Management
CCU
— Communications Carrier Unit
C&DS
— Command and Data Simulator
BKNO3
— boron-potassium nitrate
BEST
— Booster Exhaust Study Test (NASA)
COFI
— Checkout And Fault Isolation (on Board)
CDP
— Command Data Processor
ATP
— Activation Test Program
HRIR
— high-resolution infrared radiometer
CSPF
— Critical Single-Point Failure
DAPS
— Decommutation And Processing System
MPHE
— Material and Personnel Handling Equipment
MCOP
— Mission Control Operations Panel
C/A
— Coarse Acquisition
AOES
— Advanced Orbit Ephemeris System
DASD
— direct-access storage device
DD&RR
— Data Display and Review Room
AWL
— Augmented Wire List
CUL
— Common Use List
CLIP
— Combined Laser Instrumentation Package
CADE
— controller/attitude direct electronics
LOGO
— Limit of Government Obligation
CFES
— Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System
ASC
— Array Stowage Container
DPDS
— Distributed Processing Design System
ADM
— Air Data Management
MOCC
— Mission Operations Control Center
AVVI
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator
ACT
— audio center transmission
AN
— Army-Navy
DBRN
— Data Bank Release Notice
BCU
— Bus Control Unit
SPIP
— Strategic Program Implementation Plan
ASGPD
— attitude set and gimbal position display
DARCOM
— U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command
CBV
— Cabin Bleed Valve
FMAR
— Final Mission Analysis Review
EPSTF
— Electrical Power System Test Facility
BW
— Beam Width
CPE
— Customer-provided equipment
AUCV
— Advanced Unmanned Cargo Vehicle
ATL
— Aero-Thermal Lab
AR
— Avionics Ring
BMI
— Battelle Memorial Institute
IUCS
— Instrumentation Update Command System
CCS
— Contamination Control System
FCRA
— Fecal Collection Receptacle Assembly
EVLSS
— Extravehicular Life Support System
IRDTS
— ITS RF and digital test set
CLRB
— Cost Limit Review Board
GN&C
— Guidance, Navigation, and Control
HAK
— Horizontal Access Kit
L-L
— Line-to-Line
DES
— Data Enhancement System
EPD&CS
— electrical power distribution and control subsystem
IGN&C
— integrated guidance, navigation, and control
DKC
— Design Knowledge Capture
BCO
— booster cutoff
ECAS
— Experiment Computer Application Software
DEE
— Digital Events Evaluator
MC&W
— Master Caution And Warning
IHP
— Indicated Horsepower
GIM
— Generalized Information Management
CCS
— Complex Control Set (NASA)
CMAT
— Compatible Materials
CADSI
— Communication and Data Systems Integration
BITS
— Budget Impact Tracking System
CRW
— Control Read/Write
BTMS
— Body Temperature Measuring System
CARID
— Customer Acceptance Review Item Disposition
F&A
— Fabrication and Assembly
EPTU
— Events per Time Unit
LHSC
— Left-Hand Side Console
EOSDIS
— Earth Observing System Data Information System
JRB
— Joint Review Board
TR
— Tape Recorder
EOTS
— Electro-Optical Threat Sensor
CMDS
— Configuration Management Data System
FERD
— Facility And Equipment Requirements Document
ICAM
— integrated computer-aided manufacturing
CDAS
— Configurations Development Analysis Simulation
AS
— Antispoof
BUSGEN
— Bussin generator
BILBO
— built-in logic block observer
APC
— automatic phase control
DARTS
— Digital Automated Radar Tracking System
BUR
— Backup Rate
CD&SC
— Central Distribution and Switching Center
DSMC
— Data Services Management Complex
FND
— Facility Need Date
CCC
— Control Center Complex
AOD
— Advanced Object Data
CDSL
— Computer Data System Laboratory
CFM
— customer-furnished material
JOR
— Job Order Request
ARC
— Automatic Responsivity Correction
CCS
— Communications and Control Segment
DMMH
— direct maintenance man-hours
ATG
— automated time line generator
AMRV
— astronaut maneuvering vehicle
DBG
— Data Bus Group
MASSPO
— Manned Space Flight Support Project Office
CICC
— Cargo Integration Control Center
DBFN
— Data Bus File Number
AT
— Access Tower
BPSK
— Binary Phase Shift Key
LS/ST
— Light Shield/Star Tracker
F&D
— Fill and Drain
IFF
— Identification, Friend or Foe – Individually Fresh Frozen – International Flavors and Fragrances
HSL
— Hardware Simulation Laboratory
ALSSSWG
— ALS System Security Working Group
LVDC
— Launch Vehicle Digital Computer
BCT
— Bus Configuration Table
BAC
— Buffer Access Card
L&C
— Laboratory And Checkout
CUIL
— Common Usage Item List
D&CS
— displays and controls subsystem
CECP
— Compatibility Engineering Change Proposal
LPI
— Low Probability of Intercept
FPE
— Functional Program Element
EWA
— Estimated Warehouse Arrival
EED
— Electroexplosive Device
EVATA
— Extravehicular Activity Translational Aid
BCRT
— Binary Code Range Time
EBI
— Eyeballs In ( GX)
AVID
— automated verification information data base
AMLC
— asynchronous multiline controller
FACTS
— FDF Automated Control and Tracking System
BRRS
— Banana River Repeater Station
DCL
— Document Change List
PIO
— Program Integration Office
AIP
— Aircraft Instrumented Payload
BHS
— Base Heat Shield
IAA
— International Aerospace Abstracts
C/SC
— cost/schedule control
MPTA
— Main Propulsion Test Article
EO
— Engineering Office
EDB
— Environmental Data Book
ICMT
— Intercontract Material Transfer
AWI
— Accommodation Weight Investigation
DRG
— Digital Ranging Generator
GISO
— General Industry Safety Orders
MHE
— material handling equipment
HFRW
— high-frequency resistance welding
LCOM
— Logic Control OutPut Module
BC
— Binary Counter
BIA
— Bus Interface Adapter
CBS
— Connector Bracket Signal
ISO
— International Standardization Organization
AVVEU
— altitude/vertical velocity indicator electronic unit
UPN
— Unique Project Number
LWS
— Lightning Warning System
CIDR
— Critical Intermediate Design Review
GFTM
— Generic Fluids Transfer Model
BTC
— Binary Time Code
BFEC
— Bendix Field Engineering Corporation
EOHT
— External Oxygen and Hydrogen Tank
D&C
— displays and controls
EPG
— Electrical Power Generator
COMM
— Communications Society
C&DP
— control and data processor
AVD
— Air Vehicle Detection
EOG
— Electroculogram
ECF
— Equivalency Capability File
DSS
— Digitized Sky Survey
C/S
— Cost/Schedule
GMIP
— Government Mandatory Inspection Point
CAS
— Calibrated Ancillary System
EUTELSAT
— European Telecommunications Satellite
ASA
— Adapter Service Area
DA
— Decision Authority
CMACS
— Central Monitor and Control System
AC
— Audio Center
FRSI
— Felt Reusable Surface Insulation
DIEU
— Digital Interface Electronics Unit
HRG
— hemispherical resonating gyro
CAR
— Customer Acceptance Review
MDSSC
— McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company
GCDS
— ground checkout display and control system
CSDF
— Central Source Data File
GCID
— Ground Computer Interface Device
APC
— Advanced Propulsion Comparison
CADS
— Computer-Aided Design System
BP
— Bandpass
FTMC
— Fault-Tolerant Memory Control
IDU
— Interface Demonstration Unit
EGC
— Experiment Ground Computer
SSR
— Satellite Situation Report
DTSL
— Data Transfer Systems Laboratory
DCIU
— Digital Control and Interface Unit
DTCS
— Digital Test Command System
CCRA
— Cape Canaveral Reference Atmosphere
HIV
— Helium Isolation Valve
CPSE
— Common Payload Support Equipment
GMAL
— General Electric Macro Assembly Language
DCEP
— Data Collection and Evaluation Plan
ARTOOS
— Advanced Radiation Technology Office optical support
ECCCS
— Emergency Command Control Communications System
HRL
— Horizontal Reference Line
BSRM
— Booster Solid Rocket Motor
CC
— contamination control
BMU
— Bus Monitor Unit
BM/C3
— battle management and command, control, and
CPES
— crew procedures evaluator simulator
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection Suit
DDTS
— Dynamic Docking Test System
BCI
— Baseline Configuration Identification
C&M
— control and monitoring
SGS
— Svalbard Ground Station
CDUO
— Coupling Display Unit Optics
BH/MP
— Breather Hose/Mouthpiece
EECOM
— Electrical, Environmental, and Communications
BACS
— Body Axis Coordinate System
FIO
— Furnished And Installed By Others
DSCU
— digital computer switching unit
DAS
— Demand Access System
BP
— Barber Pole
BPSK
— Biphase Shift Keying
DVIS
— Digital Voice Intercommunications System
CASR
— cost and schedule reporting system
CBA
— Collective Bargaining Agreement
MPTP
— Main Propulsion Test Program
CCP
— Commercial Change Proposal
DIS
— Data Inventory Service
CRSI
— Ceramic Reusable Surface Insulation
FHO
— failed hardover
KIP
— Keyboard Input Processor
EGB
— Electronic Gimbal Box
TOCC
— TDRS Operations Control Center
GEA
— Gimbal Electronics Assembly
CTCS
— Central Thermal Control System
FPIF
— fixed-price incentive fee
ESMCR
— Eastern Space and Missile Center Regulation
IMU
— Inertial Measurement Unit
CBSA
— Cargo Bay Stowage Assembly
MOCITE
— mobile checkout and integration test equipment
LSSD
— level-sensitive scan design
MPBS
— Main Power Bus Supply
FMEC
— Forward Master Events Controller
MC/EC
— mission-critical/embedded computer
AUF
— Authorized User File
AMS
— Automated Messaging System
CM
— Current Month
RS
— Relay Satellite
CMSI
— Command Monitor System Interface
BCD
— Baseline Configuration Document
HGA
— High-Gain Antenna
CTI
— Critical Transportation Item
FSTS
— frequency standard test set
DLSM
— Data Link Summary Message
PSR
— program status review
COB
— Communications Office Building
GTT
— Group Technology Time
IM
— Intermodulation
CEDC
— Cyclic Error Detection Code
DDES
— Data Display Expert System
DISP
— Dispersive Spectrometer
EVSC
— Extravehicular Suit Communications
CAWG
— Customer Accommodation Working Group
DF-SPE-A
— Shuttle Project Engineering Office
CELV
— Commercial Expendable Launch Vehicle
LINS
— Laser Inertial Navigation System
DPCS
— Distributed Process Construction System
BIU
— Buffer Interface Unit
CAT
— computer-aided test
DPR
— Definition Phase Review
AICBM
— anti-ICBM
BRF
— band rejection filter
SIRTF
— Space Infrared Telescope Facility
DCDS
— Distributed Computing Design System
IDAC
— Integrated Digital-Analog Converter
COTS
— Commercial Orbital Transportation System
CFSD
— Critical-Function Sequence Diagram
FSH
— fixed superhard
PAD
— Project Authorization Document
GTU
— Glycol Trim Unit
CATS
— Change Action Tracking System
FLCA
— Forward Load Controller Assembly
MGVT
— Mated Ground Vibration Test
GCILC
— Ground Command Interface Logic Controller
SNIP
— Space Network Interoperability Program
MBC
— Maximum Breathing Capacity
AM
— Alpha Meter
GBT
— gyro bias calibration value
DEMP
— direct EMP
LSU
— Life Support Umbilical
KAU
— Kilo Accounting Unit
ESW
— Engine Status Word
CR
— Compliance Review
MAICO
— manufacturing, assembly, installation, and checkout
FEE
— Failure Effects Evaluation
EPY
— electronic control assembly pitch and yaw
BDX
— burst detector X-ray sensor
SA
— Service Agreement
ALC
— Audio Load Compensator
DVT
— design verification testing
GORD
— Ground Operations Requirements Document
AMS
— Automated Material System
CDDB
— Common Diagnostic Data Base
GLLD
— ground locator laser designator
COMPOOL
— Common Data Pool
EVT
— Extravehicular Transfer
ESMD
— Exploration Systems Mission Directorate
AMS
— Automated Measurement System
FAMS
— FDF Automated Monitoring System
BET
— best estimate of trajectory
HDC
— Hasselblad Data Camera
BSD
— Ballistic Systems Division
AWCS
— Agency-Wide Coding Structure
E/W
— energy-to-weight ratio
DMOS
— diffusive mixing of organic systems
CD
— coin dimple
ETRR
— environmental test readiness review
KDMS
— Kennedy Data Management SYstem(s)
CAU
— Command Acquisition Unit
DSIF
— Deep-Space Instrumentation Facility
AIT
— autoignition test
INTF
— Interim National Test Facility
CAU
— Command Activation Unit
GEM
— generic electronics module
DADE
— Data Acquisition and Documentation Equipment
EPGS
— Electrical Power Generation Subsystem
BISC
— Biomedical Instrumentation, Scientific and Crew
DCMB
— Development Configuration Management Board
DSPM
— designated subsystem project manager
FAE
— Final Approach Equipment
AVE
— Airborne Vehicle Equipment
AVSM
— Auxiliary Video Switch Matrix
CATS
— Correspondence Action Tracking System
DRK
— Display Request Keyboard
CSIU
— Core Segment Interface Unit
CIVU
— Cargo Integration Verification Unit
CEPS
— CITS Expert Parameter System
MFG
— Major Functional Group
ESTA
— Escape System Test Article
BOT
— beginning of tape
INBIT
— input bit
CASP
— Change Assessment Summary Package
CAB
— Cost Audit Board
H/L
— Hardline
DCSP
— Digital Control Signal Processor
ALS
— airlock system
GTCU
— Ground Thermal Conditioning Unit
ICDS
— Interface Control Document Schedule
CCS
— Communications and Control System
ERSI
— Elastomeric Reusable Surface Insulation
PRD
— Program Requirements Documents (UDS)
MDDS
— Material Directory Data Sheet
GAX
— GN&C annunciation interface
CHSF
— Cargo Hydrazine Service Facility
CDM
— Communications Data Manager
EADS
— engineering analysis and data systems
AST
— all-systems test
GETS
— Ground Equipment Test Set
EMCS
— Energy Managment Control System
DOC
— Data Operations Center
FAME
— Formatting And Multiplexing Equipment
BPV
— Bipropellant Valve
ETOC
— Estimated Time Of Correction
IPDR
— Incremental Preliminary Design Review
FSTE
— Factory Special Test Equipment
I/C
— Intercommunications
BDA
— Bermuda [Kindley Field], Bermuda
CORA
— Coherent Optical Radar Amplifier
BSU
— Bowie State University
CMS-2
— Cambridge Monitoring System
DECU
— Data Exchange Control Unit
FESL
— Failure Effects Summary List
GHX
— Ground Heat Exchanger
DA
— Digital to Analog
FTT
— Field Test Telescope
CLOUDSAT
— cloud cover statistical analysis program
GPTE
— general-purpose test equipment
DRSCS
— digital range safety command system
CSPU
— Core Segment Processing Unit
HALO
— high-altitude large optics
EETB
— electronic/electrical termination building
GFD
— Government-Furnished Data
GNCS
— Guidance and Navigation Control System
FIM
— field instruction memorandum
FMAD
— Fluid Management And Distribution
FCMU
— foot-controlled maneuvering unit
DMICB
— Daily Mission Integration Control Board
EWE
— Emergency Window Escape
CBRF3
— Bromotrifluoromethane
CCE
— Computer Command Engineer
KUSP
— Ku-Band Signal Processor
BMMD
— body-mass measuring device
UF
— Utilization Flight
CA
— Corrective Action
C/P
— Cold Plate
LOV
— Limit of Visibility
CLAS
— Computerized Loads Analysis System
BUN
— BITE Update Notice
SNL
— Sandia National Laboratory
IFTE
— Intermediate Forward Test Equipment
FABU
— Fuel Additive Blender Unit
CIRRIS
— Cryogenic Infrared Radiance Instrumentation for Shuttle
DCARS
— data collection and reduction system
GIC
— GPC Interface Console
DSIFE
— DSIF equipment
EXO
— Experiment Operator (in Spacelab)
BIS
— Biocide Injection System
AMC
— Automatic Manual Control
BAN
— Budget Allocation Notice
FODS
— fiber-optic demonstration system
CDAS
— Configuration Design Analysis Simulation
HUT
— Hard Upper Torso
DVD
— Delta Velocity Display
CAIB
— Columbia Accident Investigation Board
IDMS
— information and data management system
BATES
— battlefield artillery tactical engagement system
GAP
— GOAL Automatic Procedure
CARID
— customer acceptance report item disposition
FMCA
— forward motor controller assembly
ESI
— Electrical System Integration
CPE
— Change Package Engineer
LOT
— Lift-Off Time
ECLSS
— environmental control and life support system
BRCS
— Basic Reference Coordinate System
DTC
— Design to Cost Program
MDSE
— Manufacturing and Development Support Equipment
GSSI
— Ground Support System Integration
HGVT
— Horizontal Ground Vibration Test
ASC
— automatic sensitivity control
CYC
— cyclic mission-unique process
CCD
— Constants Change Display
MOC
— Ministry of Communications
CHW
— Command Header Word
E/P
— electron/proton
D/D
— digital-digital converter
CRL
— Communications Research Laboratory
AVREL
— availability and reliability program
EBW
— Exploding Bridge Wire
CFRP
— carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic
EBNET
— EOS Backbone Network
FMPAC
— fixed multipurpose application console
CDF
— Cool-Down Facility
DHS
— Discrete Horizon Sensor
B/C
— Bench Check
B/M
— bench maintenance
ERTG
— Economic Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
CSG
— Concept Synthesis Group
G&C
— ground rules and constraints
CAT-2
— communications and tracking comprehensive analysis tool
DIH
— Discrete Input High
SLE
— Space Link Extension
LGS
— Landing Gear Subsystem
CCHS
— Crew Compartment Heat Shield
FDX
— simultaneous, two-way, full-duplex channel
GT&A
— Ground Test And Acceptance
KBC
— Kapton Beta Cloth
PCD
— Project Commitment Document
CGAD
— Collins General Aviation Division
GHC
— ground half-coupling
FCTF
— Fuel Cell Test Facility
SRS
— Service Request System
EFFGRO
— Efficient Growth (Computer Program)
CEMF
— Counterelectromotive Force
MCBF
— mean cycle between failures
FMC
— forward motor controller
AW
— Airlock Wall
ESSP
— Earth System Science Pathfinder
ILMF
— intermediate-level maintenance facility
DELNI
— Digital Ethernet Local Network Interconnect
CSTAR
— Continuous Stellar-Tracking Attitude Reference
AW
— Assembly Workstand
DSAT
— Defensive Satellite
GIAG
— Government-Industry Advisory Group
CGC
— Command Guidance Computer
SAC
— Satellite de Aplicaciones Cientificas
GCCC
— Ground Control Computer Center
IMCP
— Integrated Monitor and Control Panel
DO
— Discrete Output
CMDM
— control multiplexer/demultiplexer
DS3
— deep-space surveillance system
CSCD
— Control System Command Decoder
HPT
— high-pressure test
FHS
— Forward Heat Shield
EDCS
— Electrical Distribution and Control System
CTC
— Chief Test Conductor
CMRP
— Configuration Management Requirements Plan
IMF
— Inventory Master File
CCU
— Communications Carrier Umbilical
GMM
— Geometrical Math Model
CSTS
— Cryogenic Storage and Transfer System
BPC
— Boost Protective Cover
DSCN
— Design and Simulator Computation Network
TDD
— Task Description Document
C/T
— control and timing
SMA
— Science Monitoring Area
EOSH
— Electro-Optical Sensor Hardening
BDA
— Bermuda Tracking Station
HCMM
— heat capacity mapping mission
CC
— Computer Center
EMD
— Entry Monitor Display
ECDU
— Electronic Coupling Display Unit
DDDL
— Digital Data Downlink
EMDM
— Enhanced Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
MBV
— Main Base Visit
PAD
— Packet Assembler and Disassembler
BSC
— Brake Skid Controller
CAL
— Computer-Aided Logistics
DELTA
— Detailed Labor and Time Analysis
ISMRB
— Information Systems Management Review Board
BVC
— Boost Voltage Converter
DMCM
— double-density modular core memory
LLO2
— lunar liquid oxygen
CC
— Common Carrier
FVSS
— Fuel Vapor Scrubber System
CIJB
— Cradle Interface Junction Box
GTRI
— Georgia Tech Research Institute
DIPL
— Display Initial Program Load
DACT
— Disposable Absorption Collection Trunk
MH
— man-hour
FTFD
— Field Test Force Director
COBE
— Cosmic Microwave Background Explorer
SMTF
— Shuttle Mission Training Facility
SM
— Spectrum Management
BCP
— Benchmark Control Point
EVCF
— Eastern Vehicle Checkout Facility
MIDDS
— Meteorological Interactive Data Display System
EMCC
— Emergency Mission Control Center
D/C
— displays and controls
CCATS
— command communications and telemetry system
ISSO
— Information Systems Security Office
CDF&TDS
— circuit design, fabrication, and test data
CPTA
— Core Propulsion Test Article
CQIM
— Configuration and Quality Information Management
CCU
— Crew Communications Unit
CHIPSAT
— Cosmic Hot Interstellar Plasma Spectrometer
CRAS
— Cost Reduction Alternative Study
M&A
— monitor and alarm
BPR
— Biological and Physical Research
KV
— Kill Vehicle
BMVU
— ballistic missile view
IHX
— Interloop Heat Exchanger
F&PC
— finance and program control
CRP
— Configuration Requirements Processing
DTE
— Direct To Earth
JPP
— Joint Program Plan
CLF
— Consolidated Logistics Facility
ELACS
— extended-life attitude control system
EMCFA
— Electromagnetic Compatibility Frequency Analysis
MLB
— Multilayer Board
FDLC
— Final Design Load Cycle
ISIS
— Integrated Safety Information System
G/C
— guidance and control
ESO
— Event Sequence Override
CMW
— compartmented mode work station
ICW
— interrupted continuous wave
HAADS
— High-Altitude Attitude Determination System
C2S
— command and control subsystem
FPBOV
— Fuel Preburner and Oxidizer Valve
IISS
— Integrated Information Support System
GPUR
— GOAL Test Procedure Update Request
C/D
— Countdown
HAARS
— High-Altitude Attitude Reference System
MORD
— Medical Operations Requirements Document
FA/COSI
— final assembly closeout systems installation
CIRHS
— Critical Items and Residual Hazards List
EBCDC
— extended binary-coded decimal
DSMC
— Data Services Management Center
HDDR
— high-density digital recorder
SSC
— John C. Stennis Space Center
MAAB
— Materials Application Advisory Board
STS
— Shuttle Transportation System
DTM
— Deputy Technology Manager
ETSS
— External Tank Separation Subsystem
DBGMP
— Data Bus Generation and Maintenance Package
EP&PS
— electrical power and pyrotechnics subsystem
CAR
— Cloud Absorption Radiometer
KBU
— Keyboard Unit
EVMU
— Extravehicular Mobility Unit
EEWS
— Emergency Egress Window System
FCM
— Flow Control Module
PTC
— Payload Training Capability
CSIT
— CAP System Integration Test
MSFSG
— Manned Space Flight Support Group
ETI
— elapsed-time indicator
JHU
— The Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
H/O
— Handover
CCS
— Computer Core Segment (NASA)
FPEG
— fast-pulse electron gun
FSF
— First Static Firing
SSE
— Solar System Exploration
DESPOT
— Design Performance OPtimization
COL
— Checkout Language
MOSC
— Mission Operations Support Center
CTDU
— cross-link transponder data unit
MCPS
— Major Cost Proposal System
CCBD
— Control Change Board Directive
B/A
— Barometric Altimeter
HFCV
— Helium Flow Control Valve
CMF
— Consolidated Maintenance Facility
GASPI
— Gimbal Angle, Surface Position Indicator
FIAR
— Failure Investigation Action Report
MACRO
— Merge and Correlate Recorded Output
CDPA
— Classified Data Preparation Area
EDPL
— Engineering Development Processor Laboratory
DPRS
— Docking Probe Retraction System
DIDSIM
— defense-in-depth simulation
CDCD
— Cargo Design Control Drawing
GCILU
— Ground Control Interface Logic Unit
MPIO
— Mission Payload Integration Office
INS
— Information Network System
DSKY
— Display Keyboard
CA
— Contract Award
HCR
— High Cross Range
CPO
— Central Planning Office
HCU
— Hydraulic Charging Unit
DOM
— Development Operations Manager
HEMV
— Helium Manual Valve
MSDS
— materials safety data sheet
ELE
— Earth Limb Experiment
EDCAS
— equipment designer's cost analysis system
IBR
— Implementation Baseline Review
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Center
CMPP
— Configuration Management Program Plan
MMDF
— Mission Model Data File
PSC
— Program Support Communications
CEEP
— Composite Entry Evaluation Program
EVC
— extravehicular communications
AUP
— Ames Unitary Plan
LIOH
— Lithium Hydroxide
HPRV
— Hydrogen Pressure Relief Valve
LCB
— Least Common Bit
BM
— Business Manager
FOCR
— Final Operational Concept Review
SMTF
— Software Maintenance and Training Facility
HDI
— Human Development Institute
CCFT
— Controlled Current Feedback Transformer
BIA
— Booster Insertion and Abort
DSEA
— data storage electronics assembly
HCSL
— Hybrid Computation And Simulation Laboratory
K-STSPS
— KSC STS Project Specification
CA
— Cost Account
BFN
— beam-forming feed network
GUCP
— Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate
CACC
— Communications and Configuration Console
DSTF
— Delta Spin Test Facility
BCS
— Beam Control System
GIE
— Ground Instrumentation Equipment
ITRD
— Integrated Test Requirements Document
FCR
— Future Communications Requests
FDSR
— Final Design Status Review
BDD
— Burst Detector Dosimeter
MD-YR
— yaw roll manual direct control mode
CPAR
— controlled parts approval
EODB
— end of data block
M-
— time in days before move operations
DCF
— Data Control Facility
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking System
DIR
— Document Information Record
CHARM
— composite high-altitude radiation model
EDDF
— Error Detection and Decision Feedback
FSV
— Flight Space Vehicle
CTM
— Control, Test and Monitor
DT&O
— data, test, and operation
CAP
— Crew Activity Plan
MT&SCDSS
— materials technology and structural concepts for dsystems
IBSS
— Infrared Background Signature Survey
CAR
— Certification Approval Request
EPGS
— Earth Observation System Polar Ground System
LMCO
— Lockheed Martin Corporation
CEU
— control electronics unit
NS
— Network Services
F/E
— Full/Empty
ERCB
— Energy Resources Control Board
KSLOC
— thousands of source lines of code
EBO
— Eyeballs Out (-GX)
EVAL
— Earth-viewing applications laboratory
CL
— Contractor Leased
EACE
— Early Analysis Capability Enhanced
MERL
— Materials Engineering Research Laboratory
BB
— BaseBand
MHA
— multiple-headset adapter
LTR
— Laboratory Test Report
LSTS
— Launch Site Test Set
EFE
— Electronic Field Experiment
GESS
— Goddard experiment support system
CAL/OSHA
— California Occupational Safety and Health Act
FDIIR
— fault detection, isolation, identification, and
FHD
— fixed-head disk
GASD
— Government Aerospace Systems Division
DDHA
— Digital Data-Handling Assembly
GEO
— Geostationary Orbiters
CSFT
— Combined Subsystem Functional Test
BCCT
— Break Control Command Transducer
GF&P
— gases, fluids, and propellants
M&I
— management and integration
HWT
— hypersonic wind tunnel
MERU
— Milli-Earth Rate Unit
HDP
— Hold-Down Post
EOCM
— Electro-Optical Countermeasures
HPG
— high-pressure gas
CCP
— Center Console Panel
C/W
— caution and warning
DTU
— Development Test Unit
COMM
— Communications software
ENDF
— Evaluated Neutron Data File
CCS
— Central Computer and Sequencer
EBD
— Eyeballs Down ( GZ)
CTM
— Center Technology Manager
SDS
— Switched Data Service
ITRR
— Integrated Technology Requirements Review
MCRF
— Mission Configuration Requirements File
MSR
— mission support request (US DoD)
COSI
— Closeout System Installation
DEOSS
— Demonstration of Electro-Optical Surveillance Sensor
DYB
— Dynamic Braking
EVCON
— Events Control (Subsystem)
EVCS
— Extravehicular Communications System
EGIL
— Electrical, General Instrumentation, and Lighting Engineer
L/V
— Launch Vehicle
CCC
— Complex Control Center (NASA)
CAS-YR
— CAS yaw roll control mode
LPG
— liquid-propellant gun
E/O
— engineering/operations
BPR
— Baseline Performance Review
DRUC
— Disposition Record Unsatisfactory Condition
BPR
— Bimonthly Progress Report
FIR
— Fuel Indicator Reading
FMX
— FM Transmitter
CWSU
— Condensate Water Servicing Unit
CIVT
— Cargo Interface Verification Test
DOH
— Discrete Output High
CCMTA
— Cape Canaveral Missile Test Annex
HSU
— Helium Service Unit
NCTAMS
— Navy Computer and Telecommunications Air Master Station
GNE
— Guidance and Navigational Electronics
FRM
— Facility Requirements Manager
EOTF
— Engineering Order To Follow
EVSTC
— extravehicular suit telecommunications
DHP
— developed horsepower
CPF
— Calibration Parameter File
JES
— Joint Environment Simulator
ICDR
— Incremental Critical Design Review
GITG
— Ground Interface Technical Group
CMS
— Command Management System
ESMD
— Earth Science Mission Directorate
CCC
— Controller Checkout Console
CCC
— Computer Checkout Console
DOT
— Deep Space Optical Communications Terminal
GLC
— Generator Line Contractor
AWPV
— automated weld process verification
EVF
— Equipment Visibility File
BUC
— Buckhorn California
CPCB
— Crew Procedures Control Board
CCSR
— Crew Compartment Stowage Review
FLW
— Fellows (TACAN Station)
GVO
— Gaviota (TACAN Station)
PP
— Planning Package
IMCC
— Integrated Mission Control Center
HBR
— High Bit Rate
GWT
— Ground Winds Tower
MARP
— Markov Analysis and Reliability Prediction
CINC
— commander-in-chief
FHP
— Fuel High Pressure
LRO
— Large Radio Observatory
MMIDS
— Man-Machine Interface Development Station
AWS
— Advance Warning System
HEO
— Highly Elliptical Orbit
MAOT
— maximum allowable operating time
DDDU
— Display Decoder Driver Unit
BCR
— Bar Chart Report
DEU-KYBD
— display electronics unit equivalent inputs
HRDM
— High-Rate Demultiplexer/Multiplexer
HULL
— Hardware Utilization and Location List
CCC
— Communication Control Center
CDOM
— Chief Draftsman Office Memorandum
HGV
— Hydrogen Gas Valve
KDT
— Keyboard and Display Test
MMIP
— Mass Memory Integration Plan
IRCFE
— Infrared Communications Flight Experiment
FOSMS
— facility operation scheduling and monitoring system
HER
— HIM EquiPment Rack
DSDU
— Data Storage Distribution Unit
BUC
— Backup Computer
CCC
— contaminant control cartridge
ESDU
— Event Storage and Distribution Unit
AWS
— Automated Wiring System
HCM
— hard-copy module
K-IUSN
— KSC IUS Notice
LEB
— Lower Equipment Bay
GRID
— Graphic Retrieval and Information Display
IEA
— Integrated Electronic Assembly
FPDE
— Focal Plane Drive Electronics
FSGS
— flare/shallow glide slope
CDC
— Command and Data Handling Console
IURAP
— International User Resource Allocation Panel
FIS
— Facility Interface Sheet
CAM
— Computer Annunciation Matrix
IRG
— Inertial Rate Gyro
BFRP
— boron fiber-reinforced plastic
KMI
— KSC Management Instruction
KA
— Kill Assessment
CD
— cold-drawn
F/O
— fuel oxidizer
C/R
— Commutation Rate
KHIL
— KKV hardware in the loop
EAI
— Electronics Associates, Incorporated
NMC
— Network Monitor and Control
CCO
— current-controlled oscillator
NEO
— Near Earth Object
CRC
— Cyclical Redundancy Code
FMD
— Fixed-Module Drive
EKF
— Extended Kalmar Filter
DAI
— Deferred Acceptance Item
CCV
— Chamber Coolant Valve
CDS
— Centre de Donnés astronomiques de Strasbourg
MSEC
— Master Separation Events Controller
BM
— Battle Management
CAM
— content-addressable memory
MOL
— Mission Operations Laboratory
FIIWG
— Facility Integration and Installation Working Group
ID&CA
— inverter distribution and control assembly
CTCP
— Configuration Test Change Period
CAE
— Corrective Action Engineer
CAM
— cost account manager
DSL
— Design Specification List
VSS
— Voice Switching System
CCP
— Configuration Change Point (NASA)
EREP
— Earth Resources Package
M/R
— Mixture Ratio (Fuel To Oxidizer)
HI
— Hawaiian Islands
FS3
— Future Security Strategy Study
MEFE
— Mission-Essential-Function Equipment
M&O
— Mission Operations
GOMMS
— Ground Operations and Material Management System
ETROD
— Eastern Test Range Operations Directive
B/A
— boost/abort
COAS
— Crewman Optical Alignment Sight
IVP
— Interface Verification Plan
GPCIPL
— general-purpose computer initial program load
CFSTI
— Clearinghouse for Scientific and Technical Information
BSS
— Backup System Services
GVSC
— Generic VHSIC Spacecraft Computer
OLA
— Office of Legislative Affairs
MAR
— Mission Assurance Requirements
AUTO-P
— automatic pitch control mode
DLO
— Director of Launch Operations
BPD
— Baseline Program Document
ENG
— ElectronYstagnogram
IVA
— Intravehicular Activity (related To Spacecraft)
HCV
— Helium Check Valve
DCNP
— Document Change Notice Proposal
CMT
— Critical Military Target
LTA
— Lower Torso Assembly
CLIPS
— C-language inferencing for production systems
DVU
— Delta Velocity Ullage
FILE
— Feature Identification and Location Equipment
CDCD
— Collins Defense Communications Division
C&I
— communication and instrumentation
F&E
— Facility and Environment
MDRD
— Mission Data Requirements Document
G/G
— ground to ground
LS/PPF
— Launch Site Payload Processing Facility
MDSD
— mate/demate stiff-leg derrick
HHMU
— hand-held maneuvering unit
HAMP
— Handling and Moving Procedure
CTS
— Compatibility Test Set
AVL
— address validity
MEDICS
— Medical Information Computer System
EMCD
— electromechanical control diagram
MOSFET
— Metal-On-Silicon Field-Effect Transistor
EO
— Earth Observer
DSB
— Document Status Bulletin
HMC
— Hybrid Microcircuit
LARS
— Laminar Angular Rate Sensor
ICCD
— intensified CCD
CTS
— Center Telecommunications System
ETCO
— equipment transfer/change order
ESB
— Essential Switching Box
MPMSE
— Multiuse Payload and Mission Support Equipment
IEMP
— Integrated Enterprise Management Program
CD
— Central Database
LGTA
— Landing Gear Test Article
MD-BF
— body flap manual direct control mode
AVCG
— Automatic Vapor Crystal Growth
COSM
— checkout servicing and maintenance
LEASAT
— Leased Satellite
COMM
— Communications Commercial
CINCSBL
— commander-in-chief, Space-Based Laser
DSP
— Director of Systems Planning
BCWP
— budget costs for work performed
CIRD
— cargo integration review dry run
EEE
— electronic, electrical, and electromechanical
PCB
— Program Control Board
ISHA
— Integrated System Hazard Analysis
LVE
— Low-Voltage Electronics
LIC
— Load Interface Circuit
GPME
— general-purpose mission equipment
LVPS
— low-voltage power supply
MRIM
— MOD/MOC reconfiguration interface manager
ERINT
— exoatmospheric reentry vehicle interceptor
LORA
— level-of-repair analysis
EIFA
— Element Interface Functional Analysis
GIWG
— Ground Interface Working Group
ISTA
— Intertank Structural Test Assembly
CAPRI
— Capacitance Rate Integrator
MOTR
— multiple-object tracking radar
G-V
— Gravity-Velocity
DCOS
— Data Communication Output Selector
ILP
— Integrated Logistics Panel
KLOC
— Thousand Lines of Code
HGDS
— Hazardous Gas Detection System
LSST
— Launch Site Support Team
JCA
— Jettison Controller Assembly
DDTF
— Dynamic Docking Test Facility
BCP
— Base Condemnation Percent
CSCS
— Central Security Control System
EBL
— Eyeballs Left ( GY)
PAR
— Performance and Accountability Report
GSP
— Ground Safety Plan
CMIF
— Common Module Integration Facility
BCC
— Beacon Control Console
MTAP
— multitask analysis program
IECO
— Inboard Engine Cutoff
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking Station
GMCL
— Ground Measurements Command List
FMOFPL
— First Manned Orbital Flight with Payload
ETVA
— External Tank Vent Arm
GWA
— General Work Area
CSOP
— Crew Systems Operating Procedures
CONAD
— CONUS defense
L&M
— Light and Medium Vehicles Office
ESTL
— Electronic Systems Test Laboratory
G/T
— Gain versus Temperature
IDEP
— Interservice Data Exchange Program
EXC
— Experiment Computer
CAMERA
— control and monitoring equipment resource allocation
IDEAS
— initial design and evaluation analysis system
CSPO
— Control Systems Procurement Office
CLOT
— Combined Loads Orbiter Test
MCCR
— Mission-Critical Computer Resource
I&O
— Inlet and Outlet
DVO
— Delta Velocity On/Off
GMN
— GoGMNGorman (TACAN Station)
INITCO
— initialization and checkout
DDMS
— DOD manager for Space Shuttle support
IOT&E
— integration operational test and evaluation
AVE
— Avenal, CA [Avenal Airport], USA
MMCA
— midmotor controller assembly
CAN
— Certification Analysis Network
CUP
— Commonality Usage Proposal
CASES
— control and structures experiments for space
LSEAT
— Launch Systems Evaluation Advisory Team
DSFT
— Distributed System Fault Tolerance
BCE
— Burn Control Element
IVLN
— integrated vehicle logic network
COM-M
— Common Mode
FWG
— Facility Working Group
H/E
— Heat Exchanger
MBSU
— Main Bus Switching Unit
HEG
— Helium Gauge
CAMP
— Common Ada Missile Package
IIOP
— in-orbit plane
FPOV
— Fuel Preburner Oxidizer Valve
ECSS
— Extendable Computer System Simulator
MMH/Y
— maintenance man-hours per year
ETLOW
— External Tank Lift-Off Weight
MPAD
— Mission Planning And Analysis Division (JSC)
IAN
— Institutional Area Network
NISN
— NASA Integrated Services Network
ICMS
— Indirect Cost Management System
CCP
— Cost Control Program
CSAP
— Control System Analysis Program
GEOPAUSE
— geodetic satellite in polar geosynchronous orbit
MAPOLE
— Magnetic Dipole Spark Transmitter
GSV
— Glove Stop Valve
CDF
— cable distribution frame
MIVP
— Mission Interface Verification Plan
CSDT
— Computer Software Data Tapes
LUD
— layup die
EBR
— Eyeballs Right (-GY)
BLOW
— booster lift-off weight
H/S
— Heat Shield
ROM
— Rough Order Magnitude
MIRV
— multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles
GCE
— GPS Cargo Element
IECM
— induced-environment contamination monitor
ITIS
— ITI sheet
EDDR
— electron dipole-dipole reservoir
FVDS
— fuel vent and drain system
MSC
— Mission Support Contract
EDO
— extended-duration orbiter
DMON
— Discrete Monitoring
HPGS
— High-Pressure Gas System
ICCP
— Interface Coordination and Control Procedure
FPO
— Future Projects Office
GSIU
— Ground Standard Interface Unit
HEM
— Hitchhike Experiment Module
DETEC
— Defensive Technology Evaluation Code
BJR
— Blockhouse Junction Rack
HESS
— high-energy squib simulator
HKV
— hit-to-kill vehicle
PCC
— Processing Control Center
GRTLS
— Glide Return to Launch Site
DOS
— Daily Operations Summary
CAFB
— Chanute Air Force Base
CD/V
— concept definition and validation
IGES
— Initial Graphic Exchange Specification
LMG
— Left Main Gear
GUIDO
— Guidance Officer
CRTU
— Cryogenic Radiator Test Unit
DP
— Destination Point
BATE
— Base Activation Test Equipment
MFLOPS
— millions of floating-point operations per second
JWST
— James Webb Space Telescope
HAM
— Height Adjustment Maneuver
LOR
— Line Outage Recorder
IMIP
— Industrial Modernization Incentive Program
BUIC
— backup interceptor control
CARR
— Customer Accommodation Requirement Representative
FCR
— Facility Change Request
CGSS
— Cryogenic Gas Storage System
BN
— Ballistic Number
CCC
— Coordinate Conversion Computer
HIU
— Headset Interface Unit
HMU
— Hardware Mockup
MDV
— Map and Data Viewer
MMIA
— Monolithic Microwave Integrated Amplifier
ECRC
— Engineering Contract Requirements Committee
D/A
— decoder activate
GWM
— Guam (STDN)
JTA
— Job Task Analysis
SSF
— System Support Facility
MIPR
— Military Intergovernmental Purchase Request
CAMP
— computer-aided message processing
HCCB
— Hardware Configuration Control Board
FAA
— False Alarm Avoidance
ITI
— inspection and test instruction
MAU
— Million Accounting Units
EPO
— Element Project Office
DVIS
— Digital Voice Information System
GASP
— General Ascent Trajectory and Sizing Program
CASE
— Care Application Service Element
CSPL
— Certified Special Processor List
L/T
— Load Test
BEC
— Backup Event Controller
ODM
— Operational Data Message
GAS
— Getaway Special
IVE
— Interface Verification Equipment
CLF
— Central Logistics Facility
MMCL
— Master Measurement and Control List
CICCR
— configuration information control center requirement
CCR
— Configuration Control Record
HAA
— high-altitude abort
HSF
— Hypergolic Servicing Facility
MMPSE
— Multiuse Mission Payload Support Equipment
MICNS
— modular integrated communication and navigation system
CMU
— control and monitor unit
ECCP
— Experiment Configuration Control Panel
BSE
— Booster Systems Engineer
COMAT
— Compatibility of Materials
LAET
— Limiting Actual Exposure Time
GSU
— Gas Servicer Unit
ESPS
— Experiment Segment Pallet Simulator
SRS
— Systems Requirements Specification
B/SC
— brake/skid control
HFCW
— hydrogen fluoride continuous wave
CDD
— Command Decoding and Distribution
JTS
— Job Training Standard
MHV
— Miniature Homing Vehicle
ECC
— Encore Computer Corporation
IMSS
— In-Flight Medical Supply System
BAROC
— Baroset Correction
EOMF
— End Of Minor Frame
AUDF
— Automated Unit Development Folder
HFO
— high-frequency oscillator
DMM
— developmental instrumentation, MDM mid
IPWG
— Integrated Project Working Group
LBET
— Large Beam Expander Technology
CAP
— contractor-acquired property
GMCC
— Ground Mobile Control Center
ESU
— Eyepiece Storage Unit
LUPWT
— Langley unitary plan wind tunnel
L3
— NDS payload signal
CDH
— Constant Differential Height
KKVWS
— Kinetic Kill Vehicle Weapon System
KKW
— Kinetic Kill Weapon
IPD
— Information Processing Division
MENS
— Mission Element Needs Statement (OPNAV)
BPC
— backpressure control
EH/M
— extension hose mouthpiece
FLLK
— frustum-lifting lug kit
FAMU
— fuel additive moisture unit
CCM
— controlled carrier modulation
HIRAP
— High-Resolution Accelerometer Package
BSR
— Biological Sciences Research
CAO
— Cost Administration Office
DMSIF
— DMS Integration Facility
DACB
— data acquisition control and buffer
MPCMP
— Mass Properties Control and Management Plan
BOC
— blowout coil
MMDB
— Master Measurement Data Base
CVSD
— Continuous Variable Slope Data
ESCS
— Electronic Spacecraft Simulator
LEU
— large external unpressurized
CME
— Commercial Measuring Equipment
FBC
— fluidized-bed combustion
MFE
— midfrequency executive
PDL
— Procedure Distribution List
SOCB
— Space Operations Control Board
FECR
— Final Experiment Concept Review
CHI
— computer-to-human interface
ME
— Memory Effect
IWS
— Integrated Water System
IUDS
— Integrated Utilities Distribution System
FOS
— Flight Operations Segment
LTHIS
— laboratory test hardware inventory status
CUF
— cross-utilization file
BDP
— Burst Detection Processor
BUORD
— Bureau of Ordnance
DNS
— Director of Network Services
BETA
— Ballistic Exploitation and Target Acquisition
COV
— Cutoff Value
BP
— Buttock Plane
FOI
— Field Operations Installation
H/F
— human factor
CCC
— Command Control Console
ESA
— Earth Science Applications
TOTS
— Transportable Orbital Tracking Station
GSE&I
— general systems engineering and integration
FSIM
— Functional Simulator
EPCDC
— electrical power conditioning, distribution, and control
MSIF
— Multisystem Integration Facility
GVTA
— Ground Vibration Test Article
CLCS
— Consolidated Launch Control System
CVE
— Complete Vehicle Erector
CCP
— Contamination Control Plan
INCO
— instrumentation and communication officer
MORL
— Manned Orbiting Research Laboratory
CC
— Crew Compartment (NASA)
LTDT
— Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel
ENS
— en route nuclear shuttle
CUDS
— Cumulative Data Statistics
CAB
— Computer Address Bus
IDB
— In-suit Drink Bag
MBPS
— Million bits per second
CCD
— central command decoder
EAD
— ElectricallY Alterable Device
MICS
— management information and control system
CASS
— CITE Augmentation Support System
AUTO-YR
— automatic yaw roll mode
IMDB
— Integrated Maintenance Data Base
B/O
— Burnout
GSIF
— Ground System Interface Facility
SMEX
— Small Explorer
ELMS
— elastic-loop mobility system
HMA
— Hypergolic Maintenance Area
EPDB
— Experiment Power Distribution Box
HWIL
— Hardware In Loop
LRSI
— Low-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
PRB
— Peer Review Board
TAP
— Telemetry Acquisition Processor
LHOP
— Laser-Hardened Optical Payload
ICTE
— Inertial Component Test Equipment
HFTE
— Human Factors Test and Engineering
BSR
— Bit Slippage Rate
CTIS
— crawler-transporter intercom system
MLI
— Multilayer Insulation
CIP
— Change Information Page
GUL
— GSE Utilization List
EUVE
— extreme ultraviolet experiment
ECRV
— Exponentially Corrected Random Variable
DNS
— Departure Nuclear Stage
F/F
— Fill/Full
IAB
— IUS Assembly Building
CCSD
— Collins Communications Systems Division
MEIU
— Main Engine Interface Unit
CIP
— International Communications and Information Policy
CMD
— controller, main display
DS-RPIE
— direct support real property installed equipment
GOSRP
— ground operational support requirements plan
ISU
— international system of units
DART
— Director and Response Tester
FT&C
— Formal Training And Certification
ESTEC
— European Space Technology Center
CCT
— command/control transmitter
IES
— Information Extraction System
COA
— Center Operations Area
K-STSM
— KSC STS Plan/Requirement
ER&I
— engine receiving and inspection
EOAS
— Engineering Order Accountability System
MSM
— Mission Services Manager
HIL
— Hardware In Loop
MESSOC
— model evaluation of Space Station operations cost
BMAP
— Buffer Map
ITS
— Information Technology Security
M/U
— Mockup
SLOC
— Single Line Of Code
LOFO
— Low-Frequency Oscillation
GSTDN
— Ground Spaceflight Tracking and Data Network
CRALT
— CNES Radar Altimeter
BMS
— Battle Management Simulation
MPS&P
— material processing specifications and procedures
BD
— Binary Discrete
D/P
— data pack
LSRM
— Life Science Research Module
ETS
— Engineering Technology Satellite
CGF
— Command Generation Function
DHA
— design hazards analysis
FDT
— full-duplex teletype
BE
— Beam Expander
IESD
— Instrumentation and Electronic Systems Division
BRIL
— budget receipt/issuance log
FPWG
— FSD PLanning Working GRoup
HLAL
— high-level assembler language
DMSSIM
— DMS simulation
GST
— Ground System Test
FR
— Flash Report
CDA
— cesium-dideuterium-arsenate
CSP
— Certified Special Processor
EXT
— Experiment Terminal (Operator Console On Spacelab)
HAINS
— high-accuracy inertial navigation system
TV
— Test and Verification
KCR
— KSC Change Request
IGC
— Interactive Gaming Center
MGA
— Middle Gimbal Angle
GETI
— Ground Elapsed Time of Ignition
DFL
— Decommutator Format Load
HTP
— Hydroxyl Terminated Propellant
MCCP
— Mission Contamination Control Plan
IFO
— Information Systems Office
BMC3
— battle management communications
CDCO
— coupling display, manual control optics
BOS
— bright-object sensor
BSDP
— booster-stage discharge pressure
EADT
— Experiment Agency Data Tape
DOT/CIAP
— DOT Climatic Impact Assessment Program
ESMS
— Environmental And Special Measurements Systems
DASA
— dual aerospace servoamplifier
HMP
— Hydrazine Monopropellant
FDDB
— Function Designator Data Base
DODI
— DoD Instruction
MGC
— Manual Gain Control
CCP
— Configuration Control Phase (NASA)
NPR
— NASA Procedural Requirement
IRCS
— Integrated Resource Control System
LPOT
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
EATR
— Extravehicular Assist Teleoperator Robot
CCR
— Cargo Compatibility Review
CAA
— Composite Audio Amplifier
CD
— call director
MCVP
— Materials Control and Verification Program
B/A
— Buffer Amplifier
BSM
— beam-steering mechanism
DPG
— dual-purpose gyro
I3L
— isoplanar integrated injection logic
EAT
— Environmental Acceptance Test
EXH
— Exchange Hardware
E/L
— Entry/Landing
ELRAD
— Earth Limb Radiance
GLS
— Ground Launch Sequencer
MSC
— Mission Systems Contract
CAD
— Center Assistant to the Director
PCN
— Procurement Control Number
GSTS/BM
— ground-based surveillance and tracking sagement
MD-P
— pitch manual direct control mode
ICRP
— International Council on Radiation Protection
KEW
— kinetic-energy weapon
CAS
— Crew Accommodation System
GRACE
— Ground Radar Calibration Equipment
IDAS
— Integrated Data Acquisition System
SAR
— Schedule and Requests
BM-TW/AA
— ballistic missile tactical warning/attack
B/O
— booster/orbiter
GSCU
— Ground Service Cooling Unit
CH/SL
— certified hardware/software list
PSS
— Packet Switching System
CFY
— Company Fiscal Year
MBPS
— Main Bus Power Supply
JC
— Job card
I/Q
— in phase/quadrature
MOCR
— mission operations control room
ETEDB
— External Thermal Environment Data Base
FSLT
— first sea-level test
BMA
— body-mounted accelerometer
BSI
— Booster Situation Indicator
FCMC
— Facility Control and Monitor Console
SOC
— Science Operations Center
LIDAR
— Laser-Radar
LBNPD
— Lower Body Negative Pressure Device
IDO
— interdivisional operation
ELC
— Earth Limb Clutter
BW
— Bridge Wire
IAPU
— Improved Auxiliary Power Unit
MCLT
— Maximum Cruise Level Thrust
LATRS
— Laser Acquisition and Tracking System
SCM
— Single Column Model
MPAC
— Multipurpose Applications Console
CHROMEX
— Chromosome and Plant Cell Division in Space
GTVI
— gimbal angle and translational velocity indicator
MPPSE
— Multipurpose Payload Support Equipment
CDDT
— Countdown Demonstration Test
CBC
— Change Board Commitment
ODM
— Orbit Data Message
CAPS
— Crew Altitude Protection System
MAI
— Machine-Aided Indexing
FLAIR
— functional language articulated interactive resource
CCU
— Crew Compartment Umbilical
HVDS
— Hazardous Vapor Detection System
CCC
— Consolidated Controls Corporation
DLR
— Designs Loads Report
RER
— Receiver-Exciter Ranging
ISATS
— integration spacecraft automated test system
CFS
— schedule factor
MSIS
— man-systems integration standards
BE
— Bell End
HMV
— Hydrogen Manual Valve
MRWG
— Mission Requirements Working Group
EQE
— Event Queue Element
ETF
— Eglin Test Facility
GAIN
— Graphic Aids for Investigating Networks
MER
— Mars Exploration Rover
HEXAD
— developmental 6-axis IMU
GBOTV
— ground-based OTV
ESF
— Explosive Safe Facility
IDMRD
— intermediate and depot maintenance requirements document
FPIT
— field preinstallation test
GSAT
— Geosynchronous Satellite
HCS
— high-carbon steel
DSSM
— Dedicated Solar Sortie Mission
HFDS
— Hydrogen Fluid Distribution System
DSS
— Destination Surface Systems
CC
— Configuration Controller
LTG
— Linear Tangent Guidance
BS
— Backup Subsystem
HOST
— hardened optical sensor test bed
MPOR
— Master Power-On Reset
I/S
— installation of systems
HFMP
— Human Factors Management Plan
FOPP
— follow-on parts production
MIMO
— multiple instruction, multiple data paths
HESSI
— High Energy Solar Spectroscopic Imager
MPCA
— midpower controller assembly
C/F
— Center Frequency
MCPC
— Manipulator Controller Power Conditioner
POIC
— Payload Office Integration Center
CS
— Critical System
LIP
— Land Impact Program
GCCO
— Ground Control Checkout
FOSDIC
— film optical sensing device for input to computers
COFAC
— Construction Facility
DSOT
— Data Systems Operations Team
PDF
— Programmable Data Formatter
TSO
— Technical Support Office
IMCR
— Integrated Master Control Record
SOC
— Simulation Operations Center
BCID
— baseline candidate item data base
CC
— Corner Cube
CMF
— controller, motor, forward
DORIS
— Determination of Orbit Radio Positioning Integrated from Shuttle
GDSSR
— GDSD staff support room
CQDR
— Critical Qualification Design Review
LSSP
— Launch Site Support Plan
MAIR
— Manufacturing and Inspection Record
CCC
— Concurrent Computer Corporation
CRT
— Computer Response Time
EIWB
— end item workbook
LFO
— low-frequency oscillator
JSL
— Job Select Logic
IVC
— Intervehicular Communication
GPCB
— GOAL Program Control Block
ISN
— Internal Statement Number
CSS
— Cross Support Services
IITCS
— Igloo Internal Thermal Control Section
GE/B
— General Electric Burroughs
CMAR
— Configuration Management Action Request
ERCAR
— electrochemically regenerable CO2 absorber and
HERSCP
— Hazardous Exposure Reduction and Safety Criteria Plan
EMCS
— Enhanced Mission Communication System
LIE
— Left Inboard Elevon
DETIR
— Defensive Technology Information Repository
HAD
— heat-actuated device
LSSM
— Launch Site Support Manager
HSSM
— Hardened Space Sensor Model
BOD
— bright-object detector
BSA
— battery bus solar array
ECK
— Emergency Communication Key
CMC
— Complex Monitor and Control
DNO
— descending-node orbit
IOPT
— Input/Output Parameter Table
HPS
— Hydraulic Power SYstem
MSK
— Manual Select Keyboard
LRW
— Left Rendezvous Window
MARRS
— mission analysis and reconfiguration requirements system
ERETS
— Edwards rocket engine test site
IDI
— Instrumentation Data Item
KCV
— KKV carrier vehicle
HRPS
— Hazard Reduction Precedence Sequence
HPAU
— High-Power Amplifier Unit
HOW
— handover word
CDR
— Central Data Recording
MOV
— Main Oxidizer Valve
LI
— Laser Illuminator
IRTCM
— Integrated Real-Time Contamination Monitor
CTT
— Command Transfer Tape
KOI
— Ksc Operation Instruction
HRSI
— High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation
LSTD
— Laser System Technology Demonstration
ISWG
— Integrated Support Working Group
MRDB
— Mission Requirements Data Base
IMST
— Integrated Mission Simulation Test
LPOP
— low-pressure oxidizer pump
GMF
— Ground Module Force
COMPSIM
— concept mission performance simulation
DAS
— Demand Access Service
BDI
— Budget Data and Integration
HCDB
— Historical Cost Data Base
GPRP
— Government Production Research Property
CINCSAC
— commander-in-chief, Strategic Air Command
IDCP
— interdivision change proposal
DFIS
— DFI subsystem
IRAMS
— inertial reference alignment monitor system
CCS
— Configuration and Control Segment
LONS
— Local On-Line Network System
HFDP
— Human Factors Development Plan
HDRSS
— high-data-rate storage system
IEFT
— Integrated Experiment Functional Test
EPIRSS
— extended-performance infrared search set
L
— Lumen
MS
— Mars Surveyor
SMDS
— Statistical Multiplexer Data System
MDOP
— maximum design operating pressure
MOCS
— Multichannel Ocean Color Sensor
ETUD
— external tank umbilical disconnect
BRM
— Baseline Reference Mission
GNCSIM
— GN&C simulation
HPR
— Hydrogen Pressure Regulator
TDD
— Technical Description Document
LEAP
— Lightweight Exoatmospheric Projectile
CAS
— cost accounting standard
HSTF
— Hypergolic System Test Facility
IEMCAP
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility Computer Analysis Program
IAH
— Interface Attachment Hardware
LOOMS
— laser optics operations and maintenance support
CAS
— Coverage Analysis System
DCRR
— Design Change Requirement Record
JETS
— joint electronic-type system
DSD
— Defensive Shields Demonstration
M/M
— maximum and minimum
IWG
— Interface Working Group
MPGHM
— Mobile Payload Ground Handling Mechanism
MHF
— Medium High Frequency
ISTB
— Integrated Subsystem Test Bed
CHIP
— College Hire Indoctrination Program
F/R
— Flared Rudder
CVA
— Convair Astronautics
SA
— Supplemental Agreement
MIUS
— Modular Integrated Utility System
HGS
— Hydrogen Gas Saver
MMR
— mass memory ready
FLAG
— Flexible Assignment Generator
MDTSCO
— McDonnell Douglas Technical Service Company
CCU
— Coupling Control Unit
DSI
— Distributed System Integration
LAI
— Logistics Artificial Intelligence
LFOP
— Landing and Ferry Operations Panel
DWT
— dog wags tail
IRST
— infrared search track
IRAM
— Input Random Access Memory
LOSS
— Lunar Orbital Space Station
DEL
— Deorbit, Entry, and Landing
CCP
— Change Control Package
EVSS
— Extravehicular Space Suit
LBDT
— low-bay dolly tug
BC
— Bolt Center
MRCR
— Measurement Requirement Change Request
MCPP
— Mission Configuration Product Plan
LBL
— Left Buttock Line
IDTA
— Interdivisional Technical Agreement
IMDS
— Integrated Monitoring and Diagnostics System
HPFT
— High-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
LDD
— logical data base design
DSP
— DSS Spectral Processor
IAF
— Interactive Facility
IN
— Information Systems Directorate (KSC)
MACDS
— Monitor and Control Display System
EPSP
— experiment power switching panel
DTI
— Development Test Instrumentation
JPIC
— Joint Program Integration Committee
MER
— Maximum Error Rate
MSDT
— Multiple Shuttle Data Tape
CMS
— Command Matrix Switch
LPFTP
— low-pressure fuel turbopump
HPOP
— high-pressure oxidizer pump
EHSD
— existing hardware/software data base
MECLSI
— mission equipment configuration launch site installation
MOMS
— Mobile Optical Measurement System
DP
— Digital Processing
DIDTHT
— defense-in-depth threat
HSR
— Houston Support Room
BFP
— Buyer-Furnished Part
EXTRAJ
— ascent trajectory
BPS
— Boost Propulsion System
HSIG
— Hermetically Sealed Integrating Gyroscope
IVS
— Interface Verification Summary
HELF
— High-Energy Laser Fluence
EMRLD
— excimer moderate Raman-shifted laser device
IDAR
— interim data assessment review
K-STSN
— KSC STS Notice
LOCB
— Launch Operations Control BUilding
LDAR
— Lightning Detection and Ranging
L&T
— Laboratories and Test
FWC
— filament-wound case
CCE
— Continuous Control Evaluator
MNET
— Mission and Data Operations Directorate network
LSSC
— launch site support contractor
P2P
— Program to Program
MOCV
— Manual Oxygen Control Valve
MBB
— Messerschmitt-Boklow-Blahn
MSSRV
— Mars surface-sample return vehicle
IASS
— Inverter/ATCS Support Structure
MCDU
— Multifunction CRT Display Unit
MDCA
— Main Distribution Control Assembly
IMADS
— information management assimilation and delivery system
MFO
— Major Function Overlay
GIDD
— GSE Interface Definition Document
KIS
— Kitting Instruction Sheet
IDCA
— Inverter Distribution and Control Assembly
BOF
— beginning of file
RLV
— Reusable Launch Vehicles (aeronautics)
CAS-P
— CAS pitch control mode
COT
— Critical Optical Technology
CCP
— Configuration Control Panel
HEGV
— Helium Gauge Valve
ISTP
— Integrated Space Transportation Plan
HSK
— Horizontal Sling Kit
MCO
— Mission Control Operations
BBC
— before-business clearance
EHX
— experiment-dedicated heat exchanger
KDV
— KKV deployment vehicle
FPSP
— Focal Plane Signal Processor
GCDC
— Ground Checkout Display and Control
DTS
— Digital Test Set
HDRM
— high-data-rate multiplexer
LOSR
— Line-Of-Sight Range
POIC
— Payload Operations Integration Center
GPBIM
— general-purpose buffer interface module
IDRA
— Interdivision Revision Authorization
H/X
— heat exchanger
IGAX
— Inner Gimbal Axis
OSC
— Office of Space Communications
BLPG
— buried long-period grating
SSR
— Solid State Recorder
JST
— joint systems test
MHSC
— Manipulator Handset Controller
FCB
— Fracture Control Board
MBCP
— Mission Budget Capture Program
IED
— Interacting Equipment Document
CC
— Crew Certified (NASA)
CADFISS
— computation and data flow integrated subsystem
HTE
— hazardous top-level event
CIDSC
— Contractor In-House Data Support Capability
SSA
— S-Band Single Access
KPSM
— Klystron Power Supply Modulator
ICHA
— Integrated Cargo Hazard Assessment
CE
— Current Expendable (NASA)
MECF
— Main Engine Computational Facilities
CMA
— Command Modulator Assembly
CCP
— Corrosion Control Plan
MOSTT
— mosaic optical sensor technology test bed
JSLWG
— Joint Spacelab Working Group
MRI
— Measurement Requirements and Interface
PAA
— Phased Array Antenna
CDP
— Computer Data Processing
LVR
— low-voltage release
M/E
— mechanical/electrical
PIP
— Process Improvement Project
MSR
— Mission Support Room (NASA)
CAR
— Corrective Action Record
LHFEB
— left-hand forward equipment bay
M/F
— Maintenance Factor
ILCCS
— integrated launch checkout and control system
EV88
— Experiment Version 88
HELCUSS
— high-energy laser computerized unmanned space
MCC-K
— Mission Control Center, Kennedy
HPOL
— High-Power Optics Laboratory
HEF
— High Efficiency
MOLFLUX
— molecular flux
HSCS
— High-Speed Communications Subsystem
SME
— Scan Mirror Electronics
ERBACT
— ERB action item
GTP
— General Test Plan
HGM
— Hot-Gas Manifold
TIP
— Technical Implementation Plan
CDC
— Collins Defense Communications
BM
— body-mounted
LPTTL
— Low-Pressure Transistor-Transistor Logic
LAM
— Low-Altitude Mission
BO
— beating oscillator
CCS
— Console Communication System (NASA)
CCP
— Controlled Components Program
BCH
— Base Chaudhuri-Hocquenghen
HGAS
— high-gain antenna system
IDSD
— Institutional Data System Division (JSC)
BV
— Balanced Voltage
MRTFB
— U.S. Major Range And Test Facility Base
CCP
— Change Control Panel
CAM
— Control Account Managers
IPF
— IUS Processing Facility
CMF
— Complex Maintenance Facility
HSB
— heat shield boost
HLCM
— high-level control module
CA
— Critical Analysis
CSTU
— Combined Systems Test Unit
LVSSTS
— launch vehicle safety system test set
HVE
— high-voltage electronics
IPMS
— Inertial Performance Measurement System
LCG
— liquid-cooled garment
IOL
— interoffice letter
HIBREL
— high-brightness relay
MEKF
— Misson Equipment Kit Facility
IOCP
— ITS On-board Computer Program
DC
— Differential Corrections
BG
— Back Gear
DR
— Deputy of Resources
BP
— budgetary and planning
CLCS
— Checkout and Launch Control System
DTS
— Distributed Teleconferencing System
LEFF
— launch effectivity
MATS
— Master Manufacturing and Test Schedule
IVAR
— Internal Variable
LWA
— Local Wavefront Analyzer
CSS
— Communications Services Section
MBL
— Mobile Unit (TACAN Station)
ERBM
— extended-range ballistic missile
KHILS
— KKV Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulator
NAC
— Network and Communications
LOAP
— List Of Applicable Publications
CDM
— Configuration Design Module
ENVIRON
— space natural environment model
IEEP
— incapacitated emergency egress practice
MDSS
— Mission Data Support System
IRP
— Inertial Reference Package
BM
— Ballistic Missile
IFTD
— Interface Terminal Distributor
CAM
— Centrifuge Accommodation Module
LRES
— Liquid Rocket Engine Stability Program
HRD
— high-rate dosimeter
CB
— coax interface bracket
PI
— Program Introduction
SNIP
— Space Network Implementation Plan
GPSCP
— GPS computer program
G/E
— graphite-epoxy
CAR
— Certification Analysis Requirements
GOS
— Ground Operations System
CINCNORAD
— Commander-In-Chief, North American Aerospace
MCCG
— Mission Command and Control Group
DTF
— Design & Test Facility
CDCM
— coupling display, manual control IMU
MSIA
— Multispectral Image Analyzer
CEF
— comsec equipment facility
HRDR
— high-rate digital recorder
EXCABL
— expert cable
GOSP
— Ground Operational Support Plan
GORR
— ground operation readiness review
SHARES
— Shared Resources High Frequency Radio Program
SSC
— Station Support Computer
LEDC
— Low-Energy Detonating Charge
HMPAC
— helmet-mounted multipurpose applications control
DINS
— Defense Inertial Navigation System
EFP
— ESA-furnished property
IWBS
— Indirect Work Breakdown Structure
WOTS
— Wallops Orbital Tracking System
CCL
— Closed-circuit loop
ESC
— Executive Safety Committee
LFM
— Local Focus Mechanism
PP
— Program Plan
FFF
— Final Factory Functional
GUSB
— guided, unified S-band
JSAT
— Joint Structural Assessment Team
MCRG
— Mission Configuration Requirements Group
IGA
— Inner Gimbal Angle
DSOT
— Deep Space Operations Team
EDS
— Earth Departure Station
UCAV
— Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
CAR
— configuration and acceptance review
HRSO
— high-resolution solar observatory
KEV
— kinetic-energy vehicle
EF
— Electronic Field
METS
— multienvironment test system
GSIG
— Ground Systems Integration Group
MS
— Mission System
MITAS
— Missile Threat Analysis Simulation
H&D
— Hardened and Dispersed
CT
— Compatibility Testing
J/S
— jammer-to-signal ratio
CINCNET
— Commander-in-Chief Network
I&RS
— instrumentation and range safety
CDC
— Computer Development Center
CFD
— Central Flight Dynamics
SDS
— Shuttle Drawing System
HESSI
— High Energy Squib Simulator Instrument
BOP
— Basic Overall Polarity
PAA
— Program Alignment & Analysis
IMPACT
— Integrated Material Productivity Action
RE
— Ranging Equipment
IMUPLM
— inertial measurement unit prelaunch monitor
OTV
— Operational Television
CC
— communications control
LCR
— Low Cross Range
LECP
— leading edge connective heat transfer program
HFMU
— high-fidelity mockup
CAT
— Control Attenuator Timer
HAST
— high-altitude supersonic target
HPBRM
— high payload baseline reference mission
BCH
— binary-coded hexadecimal
HIC
— Hardware Integration Contractor
LINJET
— Liquid Injection Electric Thruster
CINCAD
— commander-in-chief, Air Defense
SMC
— Sciences Mission Directorate
SOCB
— Space Operations Change Board
M/W
— make work
IFCG
— Interface Control Group
PI
— Program Integration
ILSCP
— integrated logistics support concept plan
ECT
— Experiment Command Tape
GR/AL
— graphite-aluminum
IORTD
— input/output relationships and timing diagram
M2P2
— multimission production plan
OCT
— Office of the Chief Technologist
ETS
— Engineering Test Satellite
MMRS
— Manned Military Recovery System
LMD
— Large Mirror Development
NISN
— NASA Information System Network
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing Service
CAL
— canister airlock
IMTF
— Integrated Manufacturing Test Facility
CDP
— Confidence Development Program
MSOIN
— Minor Subcontractor Or IDWA Notification
IMOC
— Integrated Mission Operations Complex
BFSPLP
— BFS payload preprocessor
IOHA
— Integrated Operating Hazard Analysis
LROSS
— Long-Range Optical System Study
EWW
— extended workweek
GSSF
— General Service Stock Fund
FEMCPL
— facilities and environmental measurement component parts
HCSHT
— high-carbon steel heat-treated
MILES
— a computerized schedule system
MADC
— multiplexer analog-to-digital converter
MOCF
— Mission Operations Computational Facility
TTR
— Time to Restore
MCCC
— Multimission Control and Computing Center
MINISAT
— Miniature Satellite
LLS
— Launch and Landing Site
LEADS
— LWIR Exoatmospheric Discrimination Study
L/R
— locus of radius
ISPF
— interactive system productive facility
GSTP
— Ground System Test Procedure
LLR
— Load-Limiting Resistor
GRNC
— group not counted
LTWG
— Launch Test Working Group
MPLN
— Maintenance Planning (Data Base)
HDRA
— high-data-rate assembly
MSRP
— Mission Support Real Property
LVTC
— Launch Vehicle Test Conductor
KHB
— KSC Handbook
LHRCS
— left-hand reaction control system
LLCF
— Launch and Landing Computational Facility
LERC
— Lewis Research Center
ICCWG
— Intercenter Communication Working Group
IOQE
— input/output queue element
HDRR
— high-data-rate recorder
JCCS
— job card control system
LAMP
— LODE Advanced Mirror Program
SMA
— S-Band Multiple Access
DTT
— Design Test Tool
DAT
— direct-ascent threat
LINC
— logic and information network compiler
TIP
— Technical Information Program
SOS
— System of Systems
J/M
— jettison motor
IMBLMS
— integrated medical/behavioral laboratory measurement
HFX
— high-frequency transceiver
BAF
— Barnes Absorption Filter
CSU
— central switching unit
MEV
— mass excursion vehicle
GSDS
— Goldstone Duplicate Standard
RS
— Symbol Rate
LBTB
— launch base test plan
HTLL
— high-test-level language
LMDE
— Lunar Module Descent Engine
MSM
— Manned Support Module
PRD
— Resources Planning Division
I/V
— Inlet Valve
NOC
— New Operations Center
EPS
— Emergency Planning Subcommittee
LAP
— Linear Accelerometer Package
EP
— Education Programs
LDZ
— Lithium-Depleted Zone
LC&CO
— launch control and checkout
MP/G
— material procedure government
MFSP
— macrofunction signal processor
STRV
— Space Technology Research Vehicle
LSD
— Launch Support Directive
HASC
— High-Altitude Surveillance Concept
L1
— primary navigation signal
L/H
— Local Horizontal
M/I
— Minimum Impulse
SIC
— Support Identification Code
ESC
— Electronic Systems Command
LOFAR
— low-frequency acquisition and ranging
IGS
— International GNSS Service
MOSR
— Mission Operations Support Requirement
IFASC
— Integrated Functions Assessment Steering Committee
GSTDN
— Ground Satellite Tracking Data Network
LEH
— launch and entry helmet
GMEM
— GPC memory
MRC
— Measurement Requirements Committee
MITOC
— missile intercom technical operational communication
INTASAT
— Instituto Nacional de Tecnica Aerospacial SATellite
COMP
— Computation Of Rendezvous Targeting
ICI
— Interim Configuration Inspection
IPAS
— Integrated Problem Assessment System
MEP
— Mars Exploration Program
LMLG
— Left Main Landing Gear
ISRB
— Integrated System Review Board
MIU
— Malfunction Insertion Unit
RE
— Recurring Engineering
HRC
— Hasselblad Reflex Camera
DPI
— Detail Program Interrelationship
HSRV
— Heat-Source Reentry Vehicle
HOLC
— high-order language computer
FM
— Functional Managers
IMRB
— Interim Mission Reconfiguration Base
HRDA
— high-rate data assembly
HMB
— Hard Mobile Basing
WSTF
— White Sands Training Facility
HEAP
— high-energy aimpoint
DTV
— Developmental Test Vehicle
IOSC
— Integrated Operations Support Complex
MPF
— Mars PathFinder
MFRM
— Mobile Foot Restraint Manipulator
IECS
— Igloo Environment Control Subsystem
SHARES
— Shared Resources
CC
— Commercial Control
MIPIAN
— computer-assisted process planning
JIP
— Joint Installation Plan
MCIR
— Mission Configuration and Implementation Requirements
KEAS
— Knots Equivalent Air Speed
L2
— secondary navigation signal
M/SCI
— mission/safety-critical item
MOW
— Mission Operations Wing
CS
— Constellation Systems
CSO
— Communication Service Office
HPC
— corrected pressure altitude
IPAR
— Irregular Parts Authorization Request
HM
— Hinge Mount
RER
— Receive Echo Request
MMUS
— Mass Memory Unit Simulator
HDRS
— high-data-rate system
LPOTP
— low-pressure oxidizer turbopump
MNEE
— mission nonessential equipment
IEEE
— International Electrical and Electronic Engineers
BB
— BrassBoard
GMIL
— KSC STDN station
MIDAS
— Mission integrated design analysis simulator
INSAT
— India Communications Satellite
IHTV
— interim hypersonic test vehicle
HMTT
— Hurricane Mesa Test Track
DBD
— dead band
IEMC
— Intrasystem Electromagnetic Compatibility
GPRN
— GOAL Test Procedure Release Notice
INTC/O
— integrated checkout
H/A
— hazardous area
LGA
— low-gain antenna
MJS
— Manipulator Jettison System
IRME
— Initiator Resistance Measuring Equipment
INT
— Integrated Test
KCRT
— keyboard cathode-ray tube
MEBO
— main engine burnout
ILSSE
— Integrated Life Science Shuttle Experiment
MII
— Master Inspection Item
NMC
— National Center for Atmospheric Research
MIMOSA
— Mission Modes And Space Analysis
LSSE
— Laser Sensor Support Equipment
IFDL
— interfacility data link
OD
— Operations Directive
HSCU
— Hydraulic SUPPly and Checkout Unit
IDSO
— interdivisional sales order
JPC
— Joint Power Conditioner
SSC
— Swedish Space Corporation
MBI
— Multibus Interface
TR
— Transition Review
LVP
— Low-Voltage Pressure
MASER
— microwave amplification through stimulated eadiation
LCHTF
— low-cycle high-temperature fatigue
HRE
— Hardware Reuse Evaluation
HOFCO
— horizontal functional checkout
EMC
— Element Multiplexer/Correlators
LTVC
— Linear Terminal Velocity Constraint
DPP
— deployment/pointing panel
LPOX
— low-pressure oxygen
JIR
— Job Improvement Request
HLC
— Hybrid Load Controller
MHW
— Multihundred Watt
HAB
— high-altitude burst
SSO
— Source Selection Official
LDEF
— long-duration exposure facility
LLI
— limited-life item
LPFT
— Low-Pressure Fuel Turbopump
JISWG
— Joint Integrated Simulation Working Group
IK
— Inner Keel
ERNO
— Entwicklungts Ring Nord Organization, Space Division of Eum, VFW-Fokker-Mannheim, Germany
IWDS
— inter-work-package distributed system
IPP
— Installation-Provided Property
VITS
— Video Teleconferencing System
K/S
— Kick Stage
HLTL
— high-level test language
IRAN
— inspection and repairs as necessary
IUI
— Integrated User Interface
MSO
— Mars Science Orbiter
HPOTP
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
LFAP
— low-frequency accelerometer pogo
HFRA
— high-frequency recovery antenna
KDN
— Kinetically Designed Nozzle
LEID
— low-energy ion detector
NS
— Netscape Navigator
SMD
— Space and Missile Defense
MSCS
— Mobile Service Center System
INS
— Integrated Network Services
JSTPS
— joint strategic targeting planning staff
IDEAS2
— independent design and evaluation of advanced spacecraft
MPTS
— multipurpose tool set
RPS
— Remote Proposal System
SAS
— Shuttle Avionics System
SPIP
— SSP's Process Integrity Plan
LOSHEA
— line-of-sight hard Earth angle
ICAI
— intelligent CAI
GRS
— Global Receiving System
LHCL
— liquid hydrogen chloride
L/M
— list of materials
WSTF
— White Sands Test Facility
LOP
— Launch Operations Panel
MFV
— Main Fuel Valve
CC
— Configuration Control
HPOT
— high-pressure oxidizer turbopump
ICF
— Interface Control Function
SOC
— Space Operations Council
PSC
— Policy and Strategic Communications
CSO
— Chief S&MA Officer
CC
— Compatibility Change
GVL
— Ground Vibrations Laboratory
VHF
— Video High Freqency
LAM
— Laser Altimetry Mission
TCA
— Telemetry Channel Assembly
ST
— Senior Scientific and Technical
LCUG
— liquid cooling undergarment
IOC
— Initial Operational Concept
WART
— White Sands Auxiliary Remote Tracking
SOE
— Standard of Excellence
MAAS
— Mission Area Analysis System
TSA
— Telemetry Simulator Assembly
WIND
— Project namd for Interplanetary Physics Laboratory
MICOS
— multifunctional infrared coherent optical sensor
MPA
— Metric Processor Assembly
IEIWG
— International Element Interface Working Group
MECCA
— Master Electrical Common Connector Assembly
MOC
— Mission Operations Complex
LUS
— Liquid Upper Stage
IC/ES
— Intercommunication/Emergency Station
IF/FDM
— intermediate frequency/frequency division multiplexer
PRG
— Program Requirements Guidance
HVPS
— high-voltage power supply
USM
— Unit of Service Metric
ISTP
— Integrated Short-Term Plan
IGOS
— Interactive Graphic Orbit System
IDOT
— Instrument Digital On-line Transcriber
GSLS
— Ground Station Link Survivability
ISPG
— Institutional Support Planning GrouP
DES
— Distributed Evaluation System
ITS
— Integration & Test System
MSOCC
— Multisatellite Operations Control Center
MPG
— Multipoint Grounding
MAVEN
— Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission
NPP
— Network Planning and Preparation
PCN
— Page Change Notice
POLAR
— Polar Auroral Plasma Physics Spacecraft
KBIM
— Keyboard Interface Module
RPS
— Retrieval Processing System
KOSC
— Kennedy Operations Support Center
MHP
— Move and Handling Procedure
HRTS
— HR&T system
LOR
— Lunar Orbit Relay
ICTC
— Inertial Component Temperature Controller
HSA
— heat shield abort
GRD
— Ground Detector
ISLM
— integration shop and lab manager
SDO
— Space Discovery Office
LOO
— Launch Operations Orders
LAS
— Low-Altitude Sensor
MRR
— Mission Requirements Request
HFA
— high-frequency accelerometer
IPSL
— Interface Problem Status Log
LFAF
— low-frequency accelerometer flutter
LANES
— III LAN extensible simulator
IPTCS
— Igloo Passive Thermal Control Section
ILO
— Integrated Logistics Operations
FOS
— Flight Operations System
SPS
— Service Planning Segment
OMI
— Ozone Monitoring Instrument
I/T
— intertank
ICAPC
— increased-capability adaptive payload carrier
MC&C
— Measurement, Command, and Control
LSFR
— launch site flow review
MN
— main bus
KELV
— KKV/ESM launch vehicle
MMOS
— Multimode Optical Sensor
RM
— Review Manager
MASTIF
— Multiaxis Spin Test Inertial Facility
LACIP
— large-area crop inventory program
NSD
— Network Services Division
SCS
— Specialized Customer Services
MSDOS
— Mass Storage Digital Operating System
TDS
— Tracking Data System
PRA
— Probabilistic Risk Analysis
WIND
— Solar Wind Observer
MSDP
— Mission System Distribution Panel
MDD
— mate/demate device
GNIC
— G&N indicator control
SEF
— System Engineering Facility
SMD
— Science Mission Directorate
MMES
— MSFC Mated-Element System
LIB
— Left Inboard
GL
— Government Led
HSG
— high-speed gear
MSCR
— measurements/stimuli change request
ILSC
— Integrated Logistics Support Concept
SSEO
— Space Science and Earth Observation
JIS
— joint integration simulation
LOC
— Loss of Crew
NSD
— NISN Services Document
MPST
— Multipurpose Support Team
HEOS
— high endo designator sensor
HRAA
— high-rate acquisition assembly
CAS
— computer airspeed
HPI
— high-performance insulation
HDX
— half-duplex
GSVOO
— ground station visibility of orbiting objects
TSA
— Transportation Security Agency
HEAO
— High-Energy Astronomy Observatory
JEA
— joint-endeavor agreement
MMCCB
— Multimission Change Control Board
IOP
— Ignition Over Pressure
NOP
— Network Operating Plan
LWHS
— Lightweight Headset
MCI
— midcourse interceptor
PDF
— Portable Date File format
VOTS
— Voice Teleconferencing Service
MFTIO
— Minimum Flyout Time For Orbital Interception
PSR
— Physical Sciences Research
MTRS
— McMurdo Tracking Relay System
MIS-PLAN
— MIS-payload activity network
LACIE
— large-area crop inventory experiment
HPFTP
— high-pressure fuel turbopump
HVSF
— Honeywell Verification Simulation Facility
IBC
— impurity-band conductor
L/E
— left-hand engine
IMUGSE
— IMU ground support equipment
TAP
— Tracking Acquisition Processor
OCT
— Optical Communications Technologies
SMC
— Strategic Management Council
LVSG
— Launch Vehicle Study Group
HEDS
— High Endo Designation Sensor
LFAM
— low-frequency accelerometer modes
LSD
— Logistics Support Depot
SSA
— Symbol Synchronizer Assembly
PCS
— Personal Communication Service
IOPL
— integrated open-problem list
USS
— User Services System
GR
— Ground Rule
GSTAR
— Saudi Arabian communications satellite
HI
— Honeywell, Incorporated
IUO
— interunit order
IH/SR
— integrated hardware/software review
TR
— Transition Readiness
HEOR
— Historical Event Operation Record
TMP
— Travel Manager Plus
IWP
— Indirect Work Package
MEU
— Medium External Unpressurized
PMB
— Program Management Budget
ME
— Mission Engineering
HTM
— high-throughput mission
LLOS
— Landmark Line of Sight
SMA
— Scan Mirror Assembly
KNO
— Kano, Nigeria
ICC
— Integrated Computer Complex
MIIA
— Merritt Island Industrial Area
MSL
— Mars Science Laboratory
TDS
— Time Distribution System
IMW
— intelligent machining work station
SAR
— Software Acceptance Review
PTC
— Pacific Telecommunication Council
MIPIR
— missile impact pointing imaging radar
HSS
— high stress/strain
LAW
— low-altitude weapon
IGS
— International Ground Stations
PPS
— Packet Processing System
HOLAB
— holographic laboratory brassboard
SC
— Spacecraft
PLC
— Postlanding Communications
SPF
— Service Providing Facilities
II
— implementing instruction
IPM
— integration program manager
SIP
— Standard Internet Protocol
POC
— Payload Ops Center
NOC
— Networks Operations Center
HFP
— Hardened Focal Plane
LHP
— left-hand panel
SSE
— Space Science Enterprise
ILSIM
— integration of lethality studies into model
IOD
— Initial Orbit Determination
WART
— WSC Alternate Relay Terminal
ISM
— Image Steering Mirror
GS
— Goldstone
SCS
— Scan Correlated Shift
TTR
— TDRSS Trouble Report
SC
— Space Communications
SRB
— Systems Review Board
SC
— Statement of Capability
SSF
— Support Service Facilities
OSO
— Operations Services Office
TMP
— Technology Management Plan
LBS
— L-band subsystem
LFRR
— low-frequency radio range
PCC
— Permanent Consultative Committee
NSF
— Network Support Facilities
NM
— Next Month
LCD
— Launch Countdown
PMP
— Point-to-Multipoint
UMA
— University of Massachusetts Art
TIP
— Things in Progress
MSSTP
— Military Space Systems Technology Plan
HRMA
— high-resolution mirror assembly
IMC
— image motion compensation
PSS
— Platform System Services
SC
— Security Critical
IPP
— Innovative Partnership Program
IOBPS
— input/output box and peripheral simulator
LMP
— List Measurement Point
GPA
— general-purpose amplifier
PSE
— Program Systems Engineering
MSR
— Monthly Status Reviews
TIP
— Transition and Implementation Planning
RPS
— Record and Playback Subsystem
SMC
— Sensor Management Council
SOS
— Science on a Sphere
MOL
— Mission Operations Link
SCR
— SOMO Change Request
LEP
— large external pressurized
LOCS
— Local Optical Correction System
LR
— Lunar Rendezvous
SM
— Statistical Multiplexer
LR
— Lunar Relay
HO
— hydrogen-oxygen
SCM
— Space Operations Commercialization Manager
PIP
— Premium Internet Protocol
ISP
— Inertial Sun-Point
HPV
— high-pressure valve
LFF
— lower forward fuselage
LOGMOD
— logic model
MPA
— Metric Pointing Assembly
LH
— Left-handedness
IWFS
— Integrated Waste Fluid System
MDM
— Metadata Manager
PRA
— Project Reporting Attribute
I-LOAD
— initialization load
NWAG
— NASA Wireless Advisory Group
USA
— User Service Access
ICC
— Intercenter Computer Complex
SA
— Spacecraft Adapter
MMS
— Magnetospheric Multiscale Satellite
HSP
— high-speed printer
ILT/RT
— imprecisely located target/relocatable target
IL
— Internal Letter
ICL
— Interface Control Layout
LPS
— Landsat-7 Processing System
OC
— Optical Character
HSR
— High Sample Rate
HSDL
— high-speed data line
MSM
— Mission and Science Measurement Technology
RM
— Requirement Manager
STP
— SCaN Transition Plan
TA
— Task Agreements
RER
— Radar Extimated Rain
PSE
— Programmable Serializer Equipment
PSM
— Power Slice Module
IO
— industral operations
PRG
— Program and Resources Guidance
SRB
— Standing Review Board
MINISAT
— Spanish Satellite
TA
— Technical Authorities
MSL
— Mission Support LAN
NIS
— NOCC Information Server
IOP
— Interoperability Plenary
MSBLS-GS
— MSBLS Ground Station
HH
— handhold
SOC
— Science Operations Coordination
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